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 692101 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692144 epoch_slot_no: 944 block_no: 692067 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1575 time: 2018-03-03 02:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d718f82a566e9d586b3a4291d0813282a542d7bcbe01f45a7c3d6c364700c5bBlock Operator
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