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 673982 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 674026 epoch_slot_no: 4426 block_no: 673949 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-26 22:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81c4639cbbc8d180be80101a05e347ee27ae50ca1a9c6e91a502f004cf8b4880Block Operator
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