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 686734 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 686778 epoch_slot_no: 17178 block_no: 686701 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1955 time: 2018-03-01 21:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5966e5e9737c9a131702049d426b3702d1c9c91536f972e321e741d52fc4a205Block Operator
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