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 690710 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 690754 epoch_slot_no: 21154 block_no: 690677 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2457 time: 2018-03-02 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd74e07f90b5514af18b12e6a49b45e300fde7dc4178bf2cc7622d6067fa5d2bfBlock Operator
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