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 678477 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 678521 epoch_slot_no: 8921 block_no: 678444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-27 23:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea258dff17343dd497ab80b856ca0a8809fa5f73308de06747832bd0ed735f85Block Operator
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