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 673531 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673575 epoch_slot_no: 3975 block_no: 673498 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-26 19:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc936cd80958de00f26da0d0aa297ca321080e1a8ecee73a5c2c3b7f7e05735dBlock Operator
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