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 685878 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 685922 epoch_slot_no: 16322 block_no: 685845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1165 time: 2018-03-01 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe866be37bc771326fe52bd6087714d184c29a69e2a589473f3381da43d56fc37Block Operator
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