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 691053 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 691097 epoch_slot_no: 21497 block_no: 691020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2292 time: 2018-03-02 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x886e69b6e9a56d12b669f60d120a4bfc260b2d3a10dfec53e51467c4711caf15Block Operator
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