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 687709 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 687753 epoch_slot_no: 18153 block_no: 687676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2018-03-02 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc71a194a2e3782747f2da82403680ab9e8a391f0f8d011f2c18915f512ca7f86Block Operator
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