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 673634 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673678 epoch_slot_no: 4078 block_no: 673601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1197 time: 2018-02-26 20:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c8aa0ca349dd19218db6925052396ee30f329cdefde6db8a5e98f88f039cf68Block Operator
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