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 678289 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 678333 epoch_slot_no: 8733 block_no: 678256 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2247 time: 2018-02-27 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa88e6f9fcce6d5158ee859aab4dfbf66a99e25724d874797aa1a54fd6a709a3fBlock Operator
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