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 682682 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682726 epoch_slot_no: 13126 block_no: 682649 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1859 time: 2018-02-28 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4b97dc76e12bffc31a6426d60476844d4bc8f974b66cd0a32d4f29a09ab9846Block Operator
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