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 677255 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 677299 epoch_slot_no: 7699 block_no: 677222 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-27 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7249bf3796f2983759e7b90d7dcf5c94556d5b590f51af66a49b4e10891463cBlock Operator
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