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 676322 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 676366 epoch_slot_no: 6766 block_no: 676289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-02-27 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x121e737a0875e49e2a10f6c434f4a5422270674a9f61f7ef8aefabadb5c99c57Block Operator
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