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 671778 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 671822 epoch_slot_no: 2222 block_no: 671745 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2646 time: 2018-02-26 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2413e5f0f2c9e814e9e472c297b7a0bda8a4a5d73f1996baf2f9a725d5fbdde8Block Operator
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