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 679962 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 680006 epoch_slot_no: 10406 block_no: 679929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2018-02-28 07:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9707f52308c20d2a58818d5e3f388ef8ca0ce0d70f1914dfd3f02197cf2b85feBlock Operator
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