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 682698 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682742 epoch_slot_no: 13142 block_no: 682665 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2333 time: 2018-02-28 22:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x308ff5c4fe64da11f517a72a20450fb6339ff0c51447e8967ae4b50d3b2f1c2fBlock Operator
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