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 676010 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 676054 epoch_slot_no: 6454 block_no: 675977 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-27 09:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7c11924734b71ea923e21b12e47d6a2294c0210a4167767c60fa56c06ec9d53Block Operator
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