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 682653 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682697 epoch_slot_no: 13097 block_no: 682620 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1889 time: 2018-02-28 22:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb871d24a16bb94b55ca9a8450373174fa0a568d3e9f32fbfe0208dfeeed51dacBlock Operator
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