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 686290 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 686334 epoch_slot_no: 16734 block_no: 686257 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2501 time: 2018-03-01 18:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ba3986da8869fd18d42d0ca30509b9735fae1ea3dba1bb6d5122f4d2f9a9501Block Operator
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