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 671973 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 672017 epoch_slot_no: 2417 block_no: 671940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2287 time: 2018-02-26 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c0fb189527b8c5b7a416551142bc85ba2f7b91a12b1289f561075b71a5192d2Block Operator
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