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 680659 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 680703 epoch_slot_no: 11103 block_no: 680626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1465 time: 2018-02-28 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x298de5d22c7e940f9e40bfd48f73d31cfc92d7aa8384623a838854fcd8fea8f3Block Operator
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