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 684518 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 684562 epoch_slot_no: 14962 block_no: 684485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-01 08:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd6c81b42be9af2878e9ed93052f15a7c46655e9ead0c498fba1d5a328fb2da3Block Operator
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