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 667609 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 667654 epoch_slot_no: 19654 block_no: 667577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-25 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf709a7c6e22b438fa9faafd17d4ddc1b5f4af36be0c536978844eaa899bcc33aBlock Operator
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