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 687916 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 687960 epoch_slot_no: 18360 block_no: 687883 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2109 time: 2018-03-02 03:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fc5ee238b4e49d9c50ae7758ddf6264f6ae95801ecb7e507c3a550dee4361e2Block Operator
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