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 680914 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 680958 epoch_slot_no: 11358 block_no: 680881 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1738 time: 2018-02-28 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdad29fc83d8f3deede62a04b37d4498cf604fde9c18842590b1d33f459b45f4Block Operator
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