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 683657 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 683701 epoch_slot_no: 14101 block_no: 683624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-03-01 04:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ae4d02ab6b80f3f18246fc92407466fc377c7c22e1c0e75f111ce528dd027d7Block Operator
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