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 688019 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 688063 epoch_slot_no: 18463 block_no: 687986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1727 time: 2018-03-02 04:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89c9d39bfe25b78e2e6f4c2a57d07d03e27e0a69d3ee5b14f2694bd5ca431b25Block Operator
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