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 674853 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 674897 epoch_slot_no: 5297 block_no: 674820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2239 time: 2018-02-27 03:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc58caf7a2f16c831289b3612eb0173fdedcf41f0591f8385798725d59bc2a19Block Operator
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