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 673044 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673088 epoch_slot_no: 3488 block_no: 673011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1718 time: 2018-02-26 17:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e9e85e16634475637ebd7188a495aa0133222f679f6e263082b4ce608cccb51Block Operator
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