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 683749 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 683793 epoch_slot_no: 14193 block_no: 683716 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-01 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x789efab7d133a73c2292f4d17ebe601a6d194594484518ad4631d5088ab17135Block Operator
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