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 677085 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 677129 epoch_slot_no: 7529 block_no: 677052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1955 time: 2018-02-27 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6567cb2dd86a4373ed2b4f0a511824ad67f185814275e89c2fb6692d3f6d085Block Operator
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