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 690212 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690256 epoch_slot_no: 20656 block_no: 690179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-02 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x626469ed2cdc374b579b1ae0acf4d226b08fbdf7550789b0babb05a3eff47e29Block Operator
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