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 691536 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 691579 epoch_slot_no: 379 block_no: 691502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-02 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5260784ebbda0fef7d3892252b75e41d9cb67a94701889ca2d09517cb096e5aaBlock Operator
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