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 680056 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 680100 epoch_slot_no: 10500 block_no: 680023 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2265 time: 2018-02-28 08:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09b6a2d3ee861cb568f655b9e1d8bf0ee1be0779b67340e8c2bc8aeb7c703d91Block Operator
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