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 684479 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 684523 epoch_slot_no: 14923 block_no: 684446 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2077 time: 2018-03-01 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc63b64b4edee5949053db98ebf6f2cf2fb77ea105e9383e3a99725391c373465Block Operator
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