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 669406 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 669451 epoch_slot_no: 21451 block_no: 669374 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1822 time: 2018-02-25 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b934f32c6f09343c006bd7ca70880960103a7b3756b1141f3e86ea53e0b0b12Block Operator
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