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 678544 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 678588 epoch_slot_no: 8988 block_no: 678511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1662 time: 2018-02-27 23:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84b5fb7ce20385a355a6ab6e2b4e539415d142359fd00716aac5fe3d4aa88647Block Operator
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