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 692915 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 692958 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 692881 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2018-03-03 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39283eb83011311ca2c03d3f817256a8b5549e3ed8f1fbf5332abf3cbe4338f4Block Operator
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