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 682042 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 682086 epoch_slot_no: 12486 block_no: 682009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-28 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb28a966900fa96ed4ffeecee1f98cda408bd0eca28c77e8d49aaba25c302782Block Operator
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