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 678948 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 678992 epoch_slot_no: 9392 block_no: 678915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1297 time: 2018-02-28 01:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2cfc8847f790c7fba279c30f4a7b94a866df98ad67b2f68b76dc3b3a68d5976Block Operator
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