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 690679 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 690723 epoch_slot_no: 21123 block_no: 690646 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1380 time: 2018-03-02 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8485d459aedb283327da0b9534d3a3ead5402271049200f35a70237d967b452dBlock Operator
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