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 672003 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 672047 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 671970 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2388 time: 2018-02-26 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c8d5a0994cc8e6110244adacce834c91a68f83e6f4c9b4f6312d9bee9c2918cBlock Operator
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