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 692936 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 692979 epoch_slot_no: 1779 block_no: 692902 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-03-03 07:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf6e5078f205fd52e3aef5a4e625f2d2e9a96b2ce364f5041b2906a9e59f9b10Block Operator
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