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 676204 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 676248 epoch_slot_no: 6648 block_no: 676171 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1566 time: 2018-02-27 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb91673e589e5719db487de91523c6d599f989a838a3a9805cc18e92a6f0b104dBlock Operator
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