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 688099 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 688143 epoch_slot_no: 18543 block_no: 688066 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1742 time: 2018-03-02 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d45b1ae2d96653b8da45d3d5b7ada1a823db71ea0b25e4cee3ec4fef74bda1cBlock Operator
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