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 678609 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 678653 epoch_slot_no: 9053 block_no: 678576 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-28 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x991f3b8fb99c97cfe6ba7cd37295be8b7759701ad59233db1dba757437fcae47Block Operator
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