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 686555 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 686599 epoch_slot_no: 16999 block_no: 686522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2018-03-01 20:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc17cc3a06ac363b177ad54fef3b40185a7248c3d8f02939b6521c4d4e4e5c6cBlock Operator
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