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 692903 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692946 epoch_slot_no: 1746 block_no: 692869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2018-03-03 07:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1fe8e82307c552ac7b62d7734b05fbe59f754105b8348d93fcbb9a344230a89Block Operator
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