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 672980 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673024 epoch_slot_no: 3424 block_no: 672947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1745 time: 2018-02-26 16:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39b4c691593c7d061caaee339daed9d5a09c6e02a4a422876fe6bd7ad32011f1Block Operator
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