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 101682 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 101705 epoch_slot_no: 15305 block_no: 101676 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 876 time: 2017-10-17 10:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e30d58e260de3d017e2691a220eaadd6e9c6cdf904fd4957a8cdbb189ff64efBlock Operator
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