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 672153 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 672197 epoch_slot_no: 2597 block_no: 672120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2453 time: 2018-02-26 12:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3e75ac9a5cb12a205f630b19ade6bc7f18911d5246eb5ca31b315d07aa0d58cBlock Operator
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