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 678043 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 678087 epoch_slot_no: 8487 block_no: 678010 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-27 20:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d6959afe646b0659cc7fea0fe9462c3e0e0ba8497e608ac8bf2001378e99725Block Operator
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