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 686119 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 686163 epoch_slot_no: 16563 block_no: 686086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1271 time: 2018-03-01 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x515379c0e15d3a2e465bd8c5572dca85e13ffe8e9ed2713f195064e86dc03ccdBlock Operator
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