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 669821 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 669865 epoch_slot_no: 265 block_no: 669788 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2018-02-25 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd804d8c6d5b3ae911e0929b3f6ea30ced2e77d4a65aa0ffab2fbb1eb675f9343Block Operator
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