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 670026 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 670070 epoch_slot_no: 470 block_no: 669993 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1916 time: 2018-02-26 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x785f3c67b8bb4d6c7bfbea5595bb5e3c71c98762c44cfdb029faeded9f2fb4a4Block Operator
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