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 682842 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 682886 epoch_slot_no: 13286 block_no: 682809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-28 23:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04f645d25936591473ac955a3176bb4ca95ca5cc97c42744e2df6ceadc189febBlock Operator
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