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 674183 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 674227 epoch_slot_no: 4627 block_no: 674150 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-02-26 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf340d53ba67ceb2408efe154ab96a6804f4223028572c3e646e11e89ebe1cc7cBlock Operator
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