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 685594 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 685638 epoch_slot_no: 16038 block_no: 685561 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2685 time: 2018-03-01 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1acad762c3fff4327f8a4a4b9809ac0c93f4565694b8729b93d910fadb409e43Block Operator
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