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 678530 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 678574 epoch_slot_no: 8974 block_no: 678497 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2730 time: 2018-02-27 23:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18d994160326b7750e4c63a428e8f25d87dec626474e2260ec4a7fcac4c030e9Block Operator
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