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 690669 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690713 epoch_slot_no: 21113 block_no: 690636 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-02 19:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74374c036946e810e356f5b7cfa3e65d15165e7fe4e1e372b43aa3003af3bc74Block Operator
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