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 677300 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 677344 epoch_slot_no: 7744 block_no: 677267 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1166 time: 2018-02-27 16:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62c8e6a98d24e77e6e79d1f6df1a25251cb713581b72db01a3325a228cbab6a9Block Operator
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