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 667313 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 667358 epoch_slot_no: 19358 block_no: 667281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1994 time: 2018-02-25 09:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x902cef5df51880f487752cc9fef74582c53f189148f941c6f9dcdb21939dc1f8Block Operator
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