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 682315 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682359 epoch_slot_no: 12759 block_no: 682282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-28 20:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x234cbdae898fd2617e14b6b407d21a920cce84bcee486620d3b25d4599dd67bbBlock Operator
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