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 688774 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 688818 epoch_slot_no: 19218 block_no: 688741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2625 time: 2018-03-02 08:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb37b20992c77d90c2bcddd54933b6257d7a62c1abcc6245d604a18eafecb4550Block Operator
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