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 676738 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 676782 epoch_slot_no: 7182 block_no: 676705 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2018-02-27 13:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f3ca203f508bee6ee6efa7dd8f4f7ef257fe7f86d44bd4adf233cc127f2fe2bBlock Operator
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