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 680576 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 680620 epoch_slot_no: 11020 block_no: 680543 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1625 time: 2018-02-28 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6a561ecd34ec032ca77921cb61e7c98c92b5ab823b3a82f1b5e57db6655486eBlock Operator
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