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 684768 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 684812 epoch_slot_no: 15212 block_no: 684735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3402 time: 2018-03-01 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6521960ec73ff83b8894834983382d93f06e09220185e0b2804a2ac560c19e84Block Operator
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