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 675606 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 675650 epoch_slot_no: 6050 block_no: 675573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-27 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d9318bac18785db040e1f2bf0d779e749181c73a4eac45f5aba4a153ca0da97Block Operator
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