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 682534 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 682578 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 682501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-28 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8abacd6738c098d62be89104394a4f23db00ed59d99cfc04d64816d08ab60705Block Operator
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