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 679921 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 679965 epoch_slot_no: 10365 block_no: 679888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-28 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f1abe50e89ce6213f750b917632d7f58bf803eaa15841ed6d2c46eca9251832Block Operator
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