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 682833 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 682877 epoch_slot_no: 13277 block_no: 682800 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2430 time: 2018-02-28 23:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a575ee65c261d8d8a958a4005e3318aecb49f1fec0948f699a61f317763c4e7Block Operator
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