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 680191 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 680235 epoch_slot_no: 10635 block_no: 680158 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-28 08:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7330e28d0f9f0f2567497f3d172f7a5f0244c3338a09d87aa01c42fcc03be0eBlock Operator
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