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 674428 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 674472 epoch_slot_no: 4872 block_no: 674395 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-27 00:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70fb24368d0fd39b9a181e770f09513db07df4ed2fbaf39bfb85b58dc8d94538Block Operator
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