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 692674 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692717 epoch_slot_no: 1517 block_no: 692640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1746 time: 2018-03-03 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71951fa07e87baf5e8c2d6ef2494a489672375a374bc08b2c2bd8eaa49c8a9d0Block Operator
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