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 676158 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 676202 epoch_slot_no: 6602 block_no: 676125 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2061 time: 2018-02-27 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24d4cecb3764951a32876daa20924be6b2cb162cc1b99afce4d857b9e617b7e1Block Operator
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