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 687351 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 687395 epoch_slot_no: 17795 block_no: 687318 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1392 time: 2018-03-02 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0849526f90ca602aa3ffcf5bddb17ca09dc0cf71ec9b86f07b60a1c3b43c0513Block Operator
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