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 684525 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 684569 epoch_slot_no: 14969 block_no: 684492 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-01 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1be97b69ee362f33956a03b9a5eeaa90d77012a474f7c549acb8106d1c86ba57Block Operator
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