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 677658 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 677702 epoch_slot_no: 8102 block_no: 677625 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1166 time: 2018-02-27 18:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1e62322b1a524b8682badff6996334f50194e73d45fa3edb2b3d70bfae8a94eBlock Operator
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