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 673504 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673548 epoch_slot_no: 3948 block_no: 673471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1193 time: 2018-02-26 19:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50a0eeb5531ab4fdf6b3fd72877973d46a9b037e1d2de7261a417eb841ce057bBlock Operator
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