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 668568 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 668613 epoch_slot_no: 20613 block_no: 668536 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1480 time: 2018-02-25 16:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba654e2515e38c7a7f75f4b82205c2a385affbdc7c25b15634602d24ee1ca837Block Operator
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