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 689359 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 689403 epoch_slot_no: 19803 block_no: 689326 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2269 time: 2018-03-02 11:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe770c256935ad61a8dd7d4e96d9ecd150e995c32165e1ab0a831b53df54dc357Block Operator
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