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 675169 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 675213 epoch_slot_no: 5613 block_no: 675136 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2160 time: 2018-02-27 04:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5818502010f62da6b25ab186f6cdd1b4c388bb8c30f31a93c7dd209fbfc848cfBlock Operator
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