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 688339 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 688383 epoch_slot_no: 18783 block_no: 688306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1734 time: 2018-03-02 06:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1eda93db9b60a44711e3ebc2e1b62d8326f432c35e217097f102fed2281081dfBlock Operator
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