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 673338 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673382 epoch_slot_no: 3782 block_no: 673305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1932 time: 2018-02-26 18:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf07bc93715cd0776cb368b8251c7e2e4b55e4e4ceac50acca0d58769cc165c54Block Operator
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