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 669179 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 669224 epoch_slot_no: 21224 block_no: 669147 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-25 19:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32288b57d5e225d5b0eb7b106273e6bf45050e00c8ae788898a06ab9a8d0fdf2Block Operator
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