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 672993 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673037 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 672960 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2018-02-26 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd12e1b437d56c8de5fb75e579f205e3e724a845c35570399929448aa0ab9f130Block Operator
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