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 692195 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692238 epoch_slot_no: 1038 block_no: 692161 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2106 time: 2018-03-03 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd35d158e52a9ac4a437466b6540d01c9a8be69d75befe90087e1b8ab798aeabbBlock Operator
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