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 672845 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 672889 epoch_slot_no: 3289 block_no: 672812 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1570 time: 2018-02-26 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf80d0b5c1770f5fa075ae80b910c52b4d4ea1c856c67d16beb3af59d26cbda88Block Operator
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