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 679388 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 679432 epoch_slot_no: 9832 block_no: 679355 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-28 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36d9d0d3c127cfe5be7a65e39b2fef2e7d1c0e2ddbc5264174f14bac88287a22Block Operator
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