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 692230 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692273 epoch_slot_no: 1073 block_no: 692196 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2018-03-03 03:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31c18bb49b548e35fdd42c9d00c99a9c4ac10543636829914854f2ec634010dcBlock Operator
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