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 674374 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 674418 epoch_slot_no: 4818 block_no: 674341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1703 time: 2018-02-27 00:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ebec3351c7f0a3ce706d08910e89ecc98cd7830b7d442816353993b0553f719Block Operator
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