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 685300 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 685344 epoch_slot_no: 15744 block_no: 685267 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-01 13:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x274fe47e41e07f81f1458f19f7e0e3ff0ccc3ae162ec0ad3388264ea0db18b79Block Operator
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