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 682572 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 682616 epoch_slot_no: 13016 block_no: 682539 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2018-02-28 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d82823e033367a2d215b887c84f215859fd3a3b0f8cd3a23fb4528901b4ce2dBlock Operator
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