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 669144 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 669189 epoch_slot_no: 21189 block_no: 669112 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-25 19:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81a90be7181fa7dbeffe0c8cf0b5e37b2dd7d8e43a8830f7fc881fbea662977cBlock Operator
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