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 679158 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 679202 epoch_slot_no: 9602 block_no: 679125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1201 time: 2018-02-28 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1929f8e6a233777cb07998d0cf8512ca817e097d8a01bea4245305ae3df962bBlock Operator
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