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 673975 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 674019 epoch_slot_no: 4419 block_no: 673942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2062 time: 2018-02-26 22:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1a65a1542d59370dc3f464ded2ab6d43fc6f76b2423478bca0dd5675acafcf0Block Operator
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