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 686853 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 686897 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 686820 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2284 time: 2018-03-01 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c8aaf7bf829c311108e50ee4d02c0d3732bea78090426cdc214092c9ba2d895Block Operator
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