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 689836 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 689880 epoch_slot_no: 20280 block_no: 689803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2084 time: 2018-03-02 14:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5be3d3c3fe8afb937f9b186fdf9dbfd940af9d41afb8b04bf320888f6cc7dc7aBlock Operator
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