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 671637 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 671681 epoch_slot_no: 2081 block_no: 671604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-26 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc0543f2f902e16eded59c902cc1b9edc1c9af1cc879035339ce91547f287a23Block Operator
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