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 692224 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 692267 epoch_slot_no: 1067 block_no: 692190 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4078 time: 2018-03-03 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca2cccd9e712cd601b82922afd68c9d5018e3e846bf0c4f974de0b313e9027e0Block Operator
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