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 680718 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 680762 epoch_slot_no: 11162 block_no: 680685 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2653 time: 2018-02-28 11:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad50a96842b7740b7fc8b7776cf2ebcef2c1100739cb8ec86a5b5dd5a195a2a7Block Operator
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