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 684680 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 684724 epoch_slot_no: 15124 block_no: 684647 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2070 time: 2018-03-01 09:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33d83e2028d4e244f146e5255ca01f312aaddbc54c8d8372121e0c1fc1480217Block Operator
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