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 683999 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 684043 epoch_slot_no: 14443 block_no: 683966 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1159 time: 2018-03-01 05:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcf19b06b78e068d4ea8253283e2d6f5e9781e55b1ff90908619c398ed13109cBlock Operator
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