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 668853 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 668898 epoch_slot_no: 20898 block_no: 668821 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4552 time: 2018-02-25 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1590d3c2a8aa5d1dd40e3b46dbf78b6466142c07f6d18446ce5ff355d23d1a5Block Operator
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