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 682578 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682622 epoch_slot_no: 13022 block_no: 682545 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2613 time: 2018-02-28 22:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x674c7cd47bb0d9c7514d38eec0b8f8b03c41e8839e3d09483b89a873bd599f76Block Operator
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