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 685064 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 685108 epoch_slot_no: 15508 block_no: 685031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-03-01 11:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46570145c15355da43c5f2947471d73dbe23f5061ae5ff5ced19e0a4f4405107Block Operator
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