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 683764 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 683808 epoch_slot_no: 14208 block_no: 683731 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1893 time: 2018-03-01 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb84b45b68077400a82afc00fd912b4ab4cc1d5a7e20be76b59b000c4f5e9fbbdBlock Operator
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