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 690755 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690799 epoch_slot_no: 21199 block_no: 690722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-02 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd93f3864d450fc05ba53c98245b49440caab5b1ada74cf9b534e646fde3e0a99Block Operator
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