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 676912 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 676956 epoch_slot_no: 7356 block_no: 676879 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-27 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03817780af745c442e830e8e9480e54f7ee483401520e29bd2be81cc3ee5bd6cBlock Operator
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