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 684693 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 684737 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 684660 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2018-03-01 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4dcb7fe9124d8eea6c055ed6ed27f5fb42319c10cfd2faa283fe10712fa8dabfBlock Operator
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