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 689814 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 689858 epoch_slot_no: 20258 block_no: 689781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-02 14:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf76581c7be5fc816521311277b44c5f5c17bfa7f368a8b8031c7db1ad15b222bBlock Operator
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