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 690073 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690117 epoch_slot_no: 20517 block_no: 690040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-02 15:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb07bab2e7a98a3657b1138df4f0f6399b7cd853769bce2143c4298885c050c05Block Operator
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