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 691243 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 691286 epoch_slot_no: 86 block_no: 691209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2018-03-02 22:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48a1955abeb15ce72541c2c7fb8806f36ce69999aae9b8d2568960894ebb6811Block Operator
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