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 680675 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 680719 epoch_slot_no: 11119 block_no: 680642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2435 time: 2018-02-28 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd631bfab9b61470191eb5620b894cdf0daf4a84fc5c5e1e703aa3f1ccf51d3aaBlock Operator
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