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 671727 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 671771 epoch_slot_no: 2171 block_no: 671694 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-26 09:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10d39af95f90a7d65e83cc967c0ccce1e3d14c822d37c59a1153111979ad1f2cBlock Operator
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