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 679192 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 679236 epoch_slot_no: 9636 block_no: 679159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2076 time: 2018-02-28 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bbad9174218bbeeb1d4d2e45b3ae5929784024ba7e630c5ed27b32bbc8daa8fBlock Operator
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