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 672051 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 672095 epoch_slot_no: 2495 block_no: 672018 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2092 time: 2018-02-26 11:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x838061ee3dfefbd39563a9b8f25c717cc2d8dfb2d93f17ab55fd73d11c7cb3caBlock Operator
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