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 692240 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692283 epoch_slot_no: 1083 block_no: 692206 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2078 time: 2018-03-03 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39c5b18cbb7a3df3ec2f5ca751352b0a62d11175d3fe8b346b6c06f2b8628158Block Operator
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