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 690828 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690872 epoch_slot_no: 21272 block_no: 690795 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-03-02 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee5bccfaf2ee614df3b7d4279d983ca30e509c29a881e3fbf414a388222a1622Block Operator
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