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 674935 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 674979 epoch_slot_no: 5379 block_no: 674902 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-27 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x727f99c855aaef7df697a65c622ad18c18806eaca4a5f77d6722375ccbf42758Block Operator
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