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 680977 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 681021 epoch_slot_no: 11421 block_no: 680944 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2072 time: 2018-02-28 13:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf78cd17fae8eb0bf116def0bd400d921f25d93a216e8ac4be9b23bea8e79aec1Block Operator
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