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 686322 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 686366 epoch_slot_no: 16766 block_no: 686289 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2219 time: 2018-03-01 18:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a6cfb55bc2d995bb3e49ac6c2d7646b167b03528addf0af5caf6ed88be723d2Block Operator
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