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 684367 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 684411 epoch_slot_no: 14811 block_no: 684334 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1688 time: 2018-03-01 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d198c1a42f9ce4d6c86d3838fc314993040e445b7d21b21f0730b22a6d8195fBlock Operator
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