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 687181 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 687225 epoch_slot_no: 17625 block_no: 687148 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-03-01 23:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6629cfe585ef459c257d7450c2106de2d7df9b58fe7a5db0461eca07aae226bbBlock Operator
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