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 680055 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 680099 epoch_slot_no: 10499 block_no: 680022 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2640 time: 2018-02-28 08:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe4833057105af1bbc05fb13e5d7d513b4f27aee27cce224c25ce371f48c619dBlock Operator
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