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 668970 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 669015 epoch_slot_no: 21015 block_no: 668938 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2018-02-25 18:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe32f238636019a207484819bda0198ea20b475c6d0aa4823724c03f31f671d84Block Operator
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