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 676632 Details
Epoch: 31Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 676676
epoch_slot_no: 7076
block_no: 676599
slot_leader_id: 8
size: 995
time: 2018-02-27 13:03:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \x24dd9fea798de0ad77acde5ecadb96dec8dd032eb1b49ca9aead913d77a8aa16
Block Operator
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