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 687814 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 687858 epoch_slot_no: 18258 block_no: 687781 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1908 time: 2018-03-02 03:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40fea4ce643ba8ce79466179548b60826f7f65c1b5ac7cc0f58bb93a4add207eBlock Operator
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