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 673834 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673878 epoch_slot_no: 4278 block_no: 673801 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1923 time: 2018-02-26 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1a50f9adbcbc55be455c56ee085c1e76f9251484678acc53ce31e561f474a39Block Operator
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