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 672967 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673011 epoch_slot_no: 3411 block_no: 672934 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-26 16:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24bc0fb4170ddd07937a7c3eec2c7eead5df2adee6258146c204af6f1f96b3adBlock Operator
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