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 688744 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 688788 epoch_slot_no: 19188 block_no: 688711 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2645 time: 2018-03-02 08:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82392c40b1c40733253a05b6d4454a94014e05572bc2d7c8bbfd7d2476e9e4e2Block Operator
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