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 688559 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 688603 epoch_slot_no: 19003 block_no: 688526 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-02 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19e036c944fabbef25c6995f3f16e678249b10c63a0b28dfd13eefe80883e0edBlock Operator
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