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 676577 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 676621 epoch_slot_no: 7021 block_no: 676544 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1602 time: 2018-02-27 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9dd002da7839a196c98893b9959c5d689476f27f664635b28076205ac57dcd0Block Operator
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