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 685196 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 685240 epoch_slot_no: 15640 block_no: 685163 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2018-03-01 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb72de36a83afcc9a020d0f53cce75db38745a784affdd913e155c40ff82f8d81Block Operator
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