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 671692 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 671736 epoch_slot_no: 2136 block_no: 671659 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1751 time: 2018-02-26 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f22089701124d6538c7974a52d4a60125fa47f59b0d27ef48b7420c6e86e38eBlock Operator
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