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 679151 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 679195 epoch_slot_no: 9595 block_no: 679118 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-28 03:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8028eee965cad3c96ae322e4f1d79f99548b71e8619586d2a470951338fd0c71Block Operator
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