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 671568 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 671612 epoch_slot_no: 2012 block_no: 671535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1901 time: 2018-02-26 08:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b105c47619f36303ec9d9e73ff05f85ca8404325565b3de52c74f06ffa0fefdBlock Operator
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