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 684276 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 684320 epoch_slot_no: 14720 block_no: 684243 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3519 time: 2018-03-01 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa113a70dacc8ec2a017bf59fb9a3dc2d5be6acb90b9e349f0a7d859bdce5a901Block Operator
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