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 685369 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 685413 epoch_slot_no: 15813 block_no: 685336 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2018-03-01 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e80135e426d94032cca6bc9a57bc798636ef24b7076c73329f329df4b0385aaBlock Operator
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