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 686108 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 686152 epoch_slot_no: 16552 block_no: 686075 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2018-03-01 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34ed9f2b65fa5b62b74755f2e48e9c73cf1ff33330f7c80a9d53cfed4f92c91bBlock Operator
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