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 668657 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 668702 epoch_slot_no: 20702 block_no: 668625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2286 time: 2018-02-25 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc233be4f4ae1b6eaf8721ca55a2c423b0241a6fd8988554e8ff58c88c376af69Block Operator
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