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 668432 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 668477 epoch_slot_no: 20477 block_no: 668400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-02-25 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bf8ae172498364ed209d2fdec0c19c22e7dd587c729614c25744b2375f56561Block Operator
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