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 689293 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 689337 epoch_slot_no: 19737 block_no: 689260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-02 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x016c87dae618714b08be53dc7b37490e8c5bfa3a35e833a921902d3d47f69610Block Operator
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