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 682638 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682682 epoch_slot_no: 13082 block_no: 682605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2018-02-28 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cc2f73cf8a0b698bc73ed78746aed72329fad6bd332189eaec777f06a0054e3Block Operator
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