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 669348 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 669393 epoch_slot_no: 21393 block_no: 669316 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3106 time: 2018-02-25 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf302b02844d16c3fd83f29c6ce51c020f29138588e6ca2d9c1bd91de7ee047bBlock Operator
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