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 688008 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 688052 epoch_slot_no: 18452 block_no: 687975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-03-02 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59f84bfdbbaf07d026aa050f0fcd0e399f71a926bc10cf533e07a34968a071cfBlock Operator
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