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 668912 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 668957 epoch_slot_no: 20957 block_no: 668880 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3009 time: 2018-02-25 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x163a7f0189d1421e5662fb8809e3fa90a7a25884aabb4a0569eb75a7dbaec26aBlock Operator
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