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 683794 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 683838 epoch_slot_no: 14238 block_no: 683761 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1594 time: 2018-03-01 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x280ab47df0a4567ee1771dae9af072b62f511a5027c445e9305f648cf827bb62Block Operator
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