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 673998 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 674042 epoch_slot_no: 4442 block_no: 673965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2247 time: 2018-02-26 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd16585d3552d7c5d73e6d2a81d5ef9c5f147b998732a9f966fcc641956a7411fBlock Operator
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