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 671630 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 671674 epoch_slot_no: 2074 block_no: 671597 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-26 09:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a4e41450ee275311634a0b352d6731d7c967175f1e1ae21e0e7264fc9406a6dBlock Operator
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