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 680488 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 680532 epoch_slot_no: 10932 block_no: 680455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-28 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6dea41bde62ff2cf5dfb76c4ab8a6f3fa97e6e3e1938c7b7188548ce25ba89bBlock Operator
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