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 683493 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 683537 epoch_slot_no: 13937 block_no: 683460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1532 time: 2018-03-01 03:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd37e571617993d2bbf6c3eb27b8d196c690b8a1c3da4ed51ffd30e5d900d3fbdBlock Operator
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