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 689074 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 689118 epoch_slot_no: 19518 block_no: 689041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1469 time: 2018-03-02 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x144676dc8c765f7290805bde60020f7064f52a4c6f5fa1b3fec29fe4ade73b99Block Operator
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