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 668554 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 668599 epoch_slot_no: 20599 block_no: 668522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-25 16:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdae4d723987eb40ab91516cf9372571fea0b1d96eef1e7e479aedc2efac33a8bBlock Operator
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