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 675596 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 675640 epoch_slot_no: 6040 block_no: 675563 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-02-27 07:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x262fe3100cc00d0774cf0ba38bcfd395f34c03ca6bedfc07e5712bfa7d605029Block Operator
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