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 688087 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 688131 epoch_slot_no: 18531 block_no: 688054 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4522 time: 2018-03-02 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc550e83b58100e37f8760e8f13ec8b06bcd12b25c20a3a9f3c6243426f02048aBlock Operator
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