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 677880 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 677924 epoch_slot_no: 8324 block_no: 677847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-27 19:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32bfaec4c48a7398b1e8cf9c224a6dd8d5be482760432bf0f69d72d391fe0201Block Operator
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