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 684094 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 684138 epoch_slot_no: 14538 block_no: 684061 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3126 time: 2018-03-01 06:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3bf06f76bf74084a134f42162cf68cf24b4db37bf9f34449a05d727014ad7d9Block Operator
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