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 677035 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 677079 epoch_slot_no: 7479 block_no: 677002 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2240 time: 2018-02-27 15:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8cefff587ebca24126a5614f118ecdc9c220fc25c8462900f324f35cedba09eBlock Operator
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