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 690393 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690437 epoch_slot_no: 20837 block_no: 690360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2018-03-02 17:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f3a2112d554c8f361ca74a65ac4ba8bad6401f4936cb8c157d92076717d9210Block Operator
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