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 682009 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682053 epoch_slot_no: 12453 block_no: 681976 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-28 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6de9beb40848d491f37680a9a7e9c92fdccfae79c68986f8578ed5ba58cf5813Block Operator
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