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 688215 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 688259 epoch_slot_no: 18659 block_no: 688182 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-02 05:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93203c1efa24919a47d2ba44a1af00e056ec88a05aac1f95cc4da8afa1196f3eBlock Operator
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