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 692390 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692433 epoch_slot_no: 1233 block_no: 692356 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2024 time: 2018-03-03 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa60e1bcad78f3ad45dd8cd5fab54b349bf00c1cdd242e5897f223e5531378b0cBlock Operator
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