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 686093 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 686137 epoch_slot_no: 16537 block_no: 686060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-03-01 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9329318b9e2f9b993d365a2158950b1f4ef8e0266fdc8565e1a469ab549ed38Block Operator
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