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 682849 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 682893 epoch_slot_no: 13293 block_no: 682816 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2428 time: 2018-02-28 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e9776e7f18f7380a7803d8cb365162344e9dade09666e69c786637c2aa01c42Block Operator
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