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 669104 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 669149 epoch_slot_no: 21149 block_no: 669072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-25 19:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9862bf639272eabc053cfc5a8c2f4a6dcc18d178e6b4f5bc4f8d67038f08e24eBlock Operator
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