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 690969 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 691013 epoch_slot_no: 21413 block_no: 690936 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-03-02 20:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ea118b4f4df08e5c47cab6d256751f8efb1520bf1e69d50b51caef76c72f96fBlock Operator
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