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 682045 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 682089 epoch_slot_no: 12489 block_no: 682012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2018-02-28 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2cfb75d1052efb986224317a90518c269b336b565f7958135ace272e8f2c89bBlock Operator
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