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 690050 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 690094 epoch_slot_no: 20494 block_no: 690017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2551 time: 2018-03-02 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa341809aa823e8030389353b28bad5c24049043bbc295241e6c82a98c7e3928fBlock Operator
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