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 679193 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 679237 epoch_slot_no: 9637 block_no: 679160 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-28 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cb311d47bee09ff42a6a2d27bafc18a5c1db76f98035c1a4414b3f97e1c5e52Block Operator
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