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 684639 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 684683 epoch_slot_no: 15083 block_no: 684606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1863 time: 2018-03-01 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ae4c54e0c767b8f7c2504c2fb2618b5391c70dd0cf66c3ec3d122ac7b3c6969Block Operator
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