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 673822 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 673866 epoch_slot_no: 4266 block_no: 673789 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2096 time: 2018-02-26 21:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1bd5ea06a6c249346a41e2a7d3380679ff983630a5b080b074c2fa3e353d881Block Operator
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