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 687933 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 687977 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 687900 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1750 time: 2018-03-02 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x277bc6b7e24264af366a38748a1ee5478b60d19732969ab104b64f782e28e298Block Operator
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