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 675219 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 675263 epoch_slot_no: 5663 block_no: 675186 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1707 time: 2018-02-27 05:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3da4b60dfdf628348332eabcae661162b97015d16df4736ddd12e6735d732d3Block Operator
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