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 688154 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 688198 epoch_slot_no: 18598 block_no: 688121 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1469 time: 2018-03-02 05:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f78f29b0479c6cbf609a49d900ee5fe10554b660699f0c08fa0890f44fc0fadBlock Operator
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