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 685624 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 685668 epoch_slot_no: 16068 block_no: 685591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2247 time: 2018-03-01 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa712c7aeafa45a4a911f4e7efdd1932c507f1337ac0322a848d422d072933191Block Operator
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