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 678973 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 679017 epoch_slot_no: 9417 block_no: 678940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2018-02-28 02:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35a83180bc7d4df965bd29f57106b3d24e254094d61d15f403ab304be43ec883Block Operator
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