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 675143 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 675187 epoch_slot_no: 5587 block_no: 675110 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1680 time: 2018-02-27 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d0cf1bee30987dc3dfca560975a9202fdbaf0a5a3e6cb9f41c266b908523e3fBlock Operator
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