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 690215 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690259 epoch_slot_no: 20659 block_no: 690182 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-02 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d120556d2c1c6b3ddee2e6972903d4bc3d256ce9f0b827e8007fe1e78a6a80eBlock Operator
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