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 680676 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 680720 epoch_slot_no: 11120 block_no: 680643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-28 11:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe26a54929eb7fb2b749aa9dab316cbb5eddd1af9b88b7bdf81160d225928d17cBlock Operator
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