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 673082 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 673126 epoch_slot_no: 3526 block_no: 673049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2018-02-26 17:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7eaec610445ed008b7033bd29d0a5592072be4a40941c8e5791ff99ee6edaadBlock Operator
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