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 674745 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 674789 epoch_slot_no: 5189 block_no: 674712 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2018-02-27 02:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb2c30ef4453474da094d76fc294a34c2f6a36618a2fd837cdaed4b34c67fd75Block Operator
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