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 672604 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 672648 epoch_slot_no: 3048 block_no: 672571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2480 time: 2018-02-26 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71d5be4b704e95ccc7bce0b0510b7ef1e639bf2ceea5f725e7e2a4ecc9b7bd72Block Operator
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