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 679584 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 679628 epoch_slot_no: 10028 block_no: 679551 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-28 05:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f802100c4bf756ebd9a383e071821c4b754fd9fb8bd4d2dbaea0510ae09083aBlock Operator
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