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 668828 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 668873 epoch_slot_no: 20873 block_no: 668796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1752 time: 2018-02-25 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b854b32a7a97eaa5314aa96c5d52e66648aceafcb9aa40419b44de471c80267Block Operator
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