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 673384 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673428 epoch_slot_no: 3828 block_no: 673351 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1475 time: 2018-02-26 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6dd848d76c4fefce00ec3cca0e380e79333158e7fd4e45eae565342cbdb92c85Block Operator
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