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 684016 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 684060 epoch_slot_no: 14460 block_no: 683983 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-01 06:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc7c008c35f0fe7473e6d8df3d0a3ad2c0a4fac045e8d66e6eefa03c4d78c543Block Operator
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