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 688054 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 688098 epoch_slot_no: 18498 block_no: 688021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2462 time: 2018-03-02 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x382171483ea1373a835799dc3f9968d16496198c84617eb8bd0f2f252c11eac8Block Operator
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