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 669455 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 669500 epoch_slot_no: 21500 block_no: 669423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2426 time: 2018-02-25 21:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1c35129b13a2df423f749ba5bd0ff99f18163f69f014e8ea25d45233b4051efBlock Operator
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