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 685363 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 685407 epoch_slot_no: 15807 block_no: 685330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-03-01 13:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3155970bd6b965dbce5920adc7c825c193f78d85741f1e4d9ad2a740a4c6769Block Operator
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