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 669717 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 669761 epoch_slot_no: 161 block_no: 669684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1360 time: 2018-02-25 22:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0ffd3bb23597bb55575cc9c7fd21a27f3027f82d93574c03925011cc49a6ec3Block Operator
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