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 672217 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 672261 epoch_slot_no: 2661 block_no: 672184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-26 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe32b639fba0c787c37f7f56b0b73e22fbec7142b2f33a9f71c5b4f234ef69341Block Operator
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