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 688616 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 688660 epoch_slot_no: 19060 block_no: 688583 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-02 07:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1f692632315d8529c47aaf01a279ac584b12d6e4ab5acc09ad2e5f216581ee6Block Operator
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