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 668893 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 668938 epoch_slot_no: 20938 block_no: 668861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-25 18:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd46df833fe97153427ac4cb4d2c56be9f47ab0688791a453b02a39e5bb1b11aeBlock Operator
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