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 690859 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690903 epoch_slot_no: 21303 block_no: 690826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-02 20:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x131dbf353fc8eb1742f8ac41106158b715cd04942f2e06fe565cbdda8b5aa3b3Block Operator
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