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 691745 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 691788 epoch_slot_no: 588 block_no: 691711 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2651 time: 2018-03-03 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0dc7fad2f549bcd2c0ff83a773b5dfb3529b14908c5346640d6e5179db38655Block Operator
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