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 689495 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 689539 epoch_slot_no: 19939 block_no: 689462 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1662 time: 2018-03-02 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x176a57fd609365979278c369a065ed3205ffa8dc9947c39a92772f950b7293c5Block Operator
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