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 672668 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 672712 epoch_slot_no: 3112 block_no: 672635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2461 time: 2018-02-26 15:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd18cf150e5fbd0d91e33dd98053f538a1bbb423aee11eab77fb63ca9b604a73Block Operator
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