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 670338 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 670382 epoch_slot_no: 782 block_no: 670305 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2018-02-26 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61647574c4e9e208727979cb9d72b71875d9d46e9b2a824e80118e55b2f5d9c7Block Operator
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