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 688061 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 688105 epoch_slot_no: 18505 block_no: 688028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2101 time: 2018-03-02 04:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x644be3f0c4a0cc59f62c2a7a95dd2f6966c87d71252328b2623c467e365b7e25Block Operator
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