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 684859 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 684903 epoch_slot_no: 15303 block_no: 684826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1341 time: 2018-03-01 10:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25597c7ec2cb2144b3fc38e3ce5757eb4416ce2986656f512f366d53cdb15d7bBlock Operator
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