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 668839 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 668884 epoch_slot_no: 20884 block_no: 668807 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-25 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7983d23d893fe2ebb8c03dd42e553d7ed338b6a0a0606537b92512fb6bdd7fceBlock Operator
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