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 672972 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 673016 epoch_slot_no: 3416 block_no: 672939 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2104 time: 2018-02-26 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f12f899fab31a7f3bdff9bab32994d5a9e528b3c0111429778f9ffe0f016ec4Block Operator
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