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 672471 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 672515 epoch_slot_no: 2915 block_no: 672438 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1373 time: 2018-02-26 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00f1e2c5bb0b623d2d69aa5ca8efdce98f6218d76f13b4e926d18e42462e9ba5Block Operator
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