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 673083 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673127 epoch_slot_no: 3527 block_no: 673050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2018-02-26 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14b78f4fda44e1b562812c52b00185ec607b4a3fd0a749f8eabdcbb47e045034Block Operator
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