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 683734 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 683778 epoch_slot_no: 14178 block_no: 683701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 984 time: 2018-03-01 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d579a52faf6e2aa051e0b87a6733681f49ea9a3f6e5d799f819f97a6e98ff16Block Operator
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