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 667234 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 667279 epoch_slot_no: 19279 block_no: 667202 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1190 time: 2018-02-25 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3efc8a9860a36a5144ae9c5fa02d1e31dcf1c3bc4f8de8d9df839e6918f0a18Block Operator
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