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 684033 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 684077 epoch_slot_no: 14477 block_no: 684000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2049 time: 2018-03-01 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11fcb708885f27e14b230c21bf55ebbe3460278fdeb90feadcef17ad9f8f9db5Block Operator
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