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 684444 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 684488 epoch_slot_no: 14888 block_no: 684411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2066 time: 2018-03-01 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a63cef00dcd7a878cf829c1d1f98ab120f30775e2980cc85ba02ed2b573f3b5Block Operator
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