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 684666 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 684710 epoch_slot_no: 15110 block_no: 684633 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1714 time: 2018-03-01 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31dbc3919f7b350695c9df51b8a437e307f887b18c195d54a5824b0062ce8004Block Operator
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