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 672336 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 672380 epoch_slot_no: 2780 block_no: 672303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1283 time: 2018-02-26 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd7ae0cb530253a907d45daa5f62c874098d10b0768a90a5ee915d84a4fc40cfBlock Operator
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