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 679963 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 680007 epoch_slot_no: 10407 block_no: 679930 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2105 time: 2018-02-28 07:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bf0167a8854802c698a44e83f5383d13bff86a53c28dbec9a9fb6b3df966b08Block Operator
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