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 671734 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 671778 epoch_slot_no: 2178 block_no: 671701 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2792 time: 2018-02-26 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3ed3ce85346843b74e178f7004c6719f088a16c95864a448ef81f41b2ff4237Block Operator
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