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 687064 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 687108 epoch_slot_no: 17508 block_no: 687031 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2265 time: 2018-03-01 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6a73c1788ed1edda73129906ed4fe18281ffe9afc3fbac673e440ff193e5a61Block Operator
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