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 680037 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 680081 epoch_slot_no: 10481 block_no: 680004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2088 time: 2018-02-28 07:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x065b08675cccd4697338ad393479100b9495a89e3e13571a010114631e47c313Block Operator
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