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 685999 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 686043 epoch_slot_no: 16443 block_no: 685966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2018-03-01 17:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00a7be1b8ab22e0ef0bc36dd8de6fbf99947c8a08a8d6e920c37f94c312df8d1Block Operator
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