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 679136 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 679180 epoch_slot_no: 9580 block_no: 679103 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2018-02-28 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xedee69a71476ec3800b8d71a7997abf3dcdb2902480015352ec41a85c4dbed84Block Operator
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