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 687960 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 688004 epoch_slot_no: 18404 block_no: 687927 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2835 time: 2018-03-02 03:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f955055ed6cbd642af1237f3a7db94ea9c3366477d1953de28ed56c7a9ac866Block Operator
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