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 685717 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 685761 epoch_slot_no: 16161 block_no: 685684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-01 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafb70c87f99185c40449cfac468ec10d8ae43b9c5b90e62bcf6f6ddf910899e8Block Operator
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