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 674310 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 674354 epoch_slot_no: 4754 block_no: 674277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-02-27 00:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef034c69aa5c3ab47635e7b12a5d4319085f72f9d0335eafe8a2ac26f9e77328Block Operator
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