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 683035 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 683079 epoch_slot_no: 13479 block_no: 683002 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2018-03-01 00:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2db482cd078e0e8bbe6d9c3669bc1095fe2c7dbd192bcb6474d7d8f94629dddBlock Operator
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