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 691027 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 691071 epoch_slot_no: 21471 block_no: 690994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-03-02 21:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe03a76f674ec1bf3c33a0e2deb4035f2b2587512ee060f415f4c083e993f28f8Block Operator
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