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 686688 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 686732 epoch_slot_no: 17132 block_no: 686655 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1888 time: 2018-03-01 20:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40b88276e8efa02d3004286b61a1ab47fb23e9bc87d5d63de98c9edd011ffa59Block Operator
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