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 671659 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 671703 epoch_slot_no: 2103 block_no: 671626 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1711 time: 2018-02-26 09:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe51ea29dc4ac5f905aa07cb9315a6c11546c8503e60beb2bba0af6b5acad037fBlock Operator
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