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 678754 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 678798 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 678721 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2087 time: 2018-02-28 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x380876791358a0651253816dde6bc8efd72c86ee99de4083f3bc1eb6fec893a8Block Operator
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