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 668840 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 668885 epoch_slot_no: 20885 block_no: 668808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-25 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86931342f7cd127abfdd8dac1e4b7bd806bf6c041544f7c38fe3257c49992f56Block Operator
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