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 691157 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 691200 epoch_slot_no: 0 block_no: 691123 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1359 time: 2018-03-02 21:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf600c12d960d1fe3629573717f9f5d2a62b5420245703d1b9435250a8c885c83Block Operator
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