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 682573 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 682617 epoch_slot_no: 13017 block_no: 682540 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-28 22:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61ce612bcd568dea09fc9acd9f46ab6525857066c8f61ed4b07a46e6f4ea348eBlock Operator
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