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 683479 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 683523 epoch_slot_no: 13923 block_no: 683446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4188 time: 2018-03-01 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50843bc2aab9bb11c0689333f1fadcfc85f3d2f059fbe3ac1343c8413a66f487Block Operator
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