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 690208 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 690252 epoch_slot_no: 20652 block_no: 690175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-02 16:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x634538c72764f5fbb7852e3e1b09ab3b7384c5c4d51adfb12c3d04041bb39774Block Operator
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