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 680689 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 680733 epoch_slot_no: 11133 block_no: 680656 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-28 11:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe32dd8439b86b667df679af8f2904d0ce4e4cf29480930a15be3d5c5e1e5ffe9Block Operator
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