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 674735 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 674779 epoch_slot_no: 5179 block_no: 674702 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2941 time: 2018-02-27 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8347833470680ed3a250e872810b7b80fafc91b59b7d314ae81dc3dc9d68cf7Block Operator
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