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 682293 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682337 epoch_slot_no: 12737 block_no: 682260 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2067 time: 2018-02-28 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88232e13d7e4a5972120dd6e2980c6f11f8499f2ecf987985475a01854a6f1c7Block Operator
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