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 684267 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 684311 epoch_slot_no: 14711 block_no: 684234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1692 time: 2018-03-01 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42dd3e0a92201a58e7fecd72fded2313c096454a1215ef7d43bb4af28f58c791Block Operator
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