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 677362 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 677406 epoch_slot_no: 7806 block_no: 677329 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1882 time: 2018-02-27 17:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x671186a8beaaa1248b92d2aca8ead4a858d60a573377d75b94cc9d954a1ac55bBlock Operator
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