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 690979 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 691023 epoch_slot_no: 21423 block_no: 690946 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-03-02 20:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ef79d2537921bcb524c8aa2bbcd17b1eb05f94e5c3f452a00041cf48d4eda95Block Operator
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