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 677254 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 677298 epoch_slot_no: 7698 block_no: 677221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-02-27 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x355fa57af9cc5aa06691c719869341f5aa7ea27de36a5e33ffdf760788125be1Block Operator
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