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 674306 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 674350 epoch_slot_no: 4750 block_no: 674273 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-27 00:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ec5dbba3a96b3f6be2b8cf68eaf579e2381763ed3535b1805a92e33e9a1f1deBlock Operator
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