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 690912 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690956 epoch_slot_no: 21356 block_no: 690879 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-02 20:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16c12c43a7d58d870b0ffae944be2b5cc464a3fe286aa7cb38322dfb6abda2c0Block Operator
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