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 673820 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 673864 epoch_slot_no: 4264 block_no: 673787 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-26 21:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ae944a2e8b95cf1a193a78e1e3c90d60cb74e5c5d2cdaf4fe268b9fce00c422Block Operator
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