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 690214 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 690258 epoch_slot_no: 20658 block_no: 690181 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1736 time: 2018-03-02 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x990c24278a4bf1dbab6764ead57b0102abac4957b1592dc589a1b11ca2ef4df1Block Operator
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