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 674522 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 674566 epoch_slot_no: 4966 block_no: 674489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-27 01:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0088274a7e148338d72ce7f9bf4d9bafd7717f1f01ff1f7c38fa005cc4d6098eBlock Operator
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