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 690332 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690376 epoch_slot_no: 20776 block_no: 690299 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-02 17:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89d331386dad58d02fc2cd3d8e7003a815f0938b2baaf9d8d268946809e14394Block Operator
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