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 679405 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 679449 epoch_slot_no: 9849 block_no: 679372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-02-28 04:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91782040bf0b487cce06d990dce637f56a13b5c766b5e103b27fc97305fc4f90Block Operator
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