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 687003 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 687047 epoch_slot_no: 17447 block_no: 686970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1923 time: 2018-03-01 22:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb87d893cc1d3fbfd12f1f8985394f1e1efd74d3eecef09a35592599279657c2Block Operator
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