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 686283 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 686327 epoch_slot_no: 16727 block_no: 686250 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2068 time: 2018-03-01 18:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc78f29456bda758375b434b818e2823650cf72bf47b098d9a911c6778e9206c2Block Operator
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