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 685837 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 685881 epoch_slot_no: 16281 block_no: 685804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3615 time: 2018-03-01 16:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9199375feaee1c06377b070e08073800875bac89640324859c1c819808d3d26Block Operator
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