A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 667218 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 667263 epoch_slot_no: 19263 block_no: 667186 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-25 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd86e0a72902dc5f9689497f77bb82d445c66759b70f635460e28172fba665802Block Operator
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