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 685436 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 685480 epoch_slot_no: 15880 block_no: 685403 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1684 time: 2018-03-01 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc11329b558ebebf0306cae764651735586177fc1f50e57344909030a270212c6Block Operator
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