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 693035 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 693078 epoch_slot_no: 1878 block_no: 693001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2018-03-03 08:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb886846b98f5f8bc16f634f2338362f495e7aa6084f6f623e0d53ecf3ff86010Block Operator
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