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 685569 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 685613 epoch_slot_no: 16013 block_no: 685536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2018-03-01 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf31f953a1bf3ff01a7f4469b0b5cca25218327f781c2dcd626b5fe847240d850Block Operator
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