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 678832 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 678876 epoch_slot_no: 9276 block_no: 678799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2018-02-28 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa4ea3e555f69cae9f066c70ff6934b7c7abd823cdf901f1ff9fbae09e2401baBlock Operator
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