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 673370 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673414 epoch_slot_no: 3814 block_no: 673337 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1481 time: 2018-02-26 18:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40a10a4ae987d685577248ac861fbd416fca68d1252c061084cafc628ee24d43Block Operator
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