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 668267 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 668312 epoch_slot_no: 20312 block_no: 668235 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-02-25 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x562ad0e404c90c4c015b58634652ef7096a57ac49617cca6608f260d9b763826Block Operator
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