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 679911 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 679955 epoch_slot_no: 10355 block_no: 679878 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1711 time: 2018-02-28 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e4646b3b8d6f37090f3dc44e694840bd344dd0b86bec3b3898c3d541004711fBlock Operator
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