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 691058 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 691102 epoch_slot_no: 21502 block_no: 691025 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1469 time: 2018-03-02 21:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25941f2ec71808daaa837600a85a62a2565daf3f21726e677b2d22a1ea84dde5Block Operator
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