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 672590 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 672634 epoch_slot_no: 3034 block_no: 672557 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1987 time: 2018-02-26 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1e219e9cf49d8fdd4519452770dd5597959fab278aa091f569c950f2e791f68Block Operator
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