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 669078 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 669123 epoch_slot_no: 21123 block_no: 669046 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2742 time: 2018-02-25 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x282a153908008d11657d9026c78ed9d284026a97c2faa7db9d7e597295ff1dc0Block Operator
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