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 680195 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 680239 epoch_slot_no: 10639 block_no: 680162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3560 time: 2018-02-28 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc886fd5dd27ba41b30bb9371f674f0566a27f064725541b0d6ea5452fdbd74aBlock Operator
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