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 683388 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 683432 epoch_slot_no: 13832 block_no: 683355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2432 time: 2018-03-01 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3a958ecc0338db545090c602d6edf7ab3a4d089a6df7dc5ca9d5424c67c8a95Block Operator
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