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 683194 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 683238 epoch_slot_no: 13638 block_no: 683161 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2067 time: 2018-03-01 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb3e3633d15060b5bada09110f4745f11d86c3f3df97249b5a95c2bcd7f60a67Block Operator
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