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 684284 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 684328 epoch_slot_no: 14728 block_no: 684251 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1331 time: 2018-03-01 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5449ee2ae0dc243b958441e3c7185d3d1be53a1c61c5fc1a469388e1af4362eBlock Operator
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