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 672948 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 672992 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 672915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1932 time: 2018-02-26 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ee64ac0ef9b1fa1b32da99a2e75d458a23f594e3afd5a25bba0c66fc9ae5899Block Operator
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