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 684694 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 684738 epoch_slot_no: 15138 block_no: 684661 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1891 time: 2018-03-01 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc812fa4cc4c79c10abfcc3865a5fd9e93a5821521129729faa91b72ecdadcf2Block Operator
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