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 684119 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 684163 epoch_slot_no: 14563 block_no: 684086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-03-01 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63f2364b60ad5d643d446a0131faf26221c9073bd8aa736dfb59a95fc090620dBlock Operator
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