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 686422 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 686466 epoch_slot_no: 16866 block_no: 686389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1510 time: 2018-03-01 19:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5041a5b5677d0a67583a7037bf1067d4b2266ef461d789c3d47e2177c0887a92Block Operator
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