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 685967 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 686011 epoch_slot_no: 16411 block_no: 685934 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1245 time: 2018-03-01 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c37a6f1e8b416a7a56b74e8d9d9c5b8d3dbab0db92bcd9c70b80aee2f2858beBlock Operator
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