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 687361 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 687405 epoch_slot_no: 17805 block_no: 687328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1375 time: 2018-03-02 00:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79657b0c2e996ca2d7346c316d93a32a2a03b0ec614009eb457604e072857cb3Block Operator
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