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 667998 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 668043 epoch_slot_no: 20043 block_no: 667966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1837 time: 2018-02-25 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a1320c04935204fb9d094b32bb4c8e459ba071b55e2160e684ad7c756a91e0aBlock Operator
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