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 691700 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 691743 epoch_slot_no: 543 block_no: 691666 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1746 time: 2018-03-03 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17cd17a3e9482a17bd3e45a4f1b83e5bc8853eef8a006146a7359a9503ab293bBlock Operator
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