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 672971 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673015 epoch_slot_no: 3415 block_no: 672938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-26 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf78fd0271a2784b6b6174c02f75b4f9cf32898dae0cc6edbdcd92a9607f8c2ebBlock Operator
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