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 693079 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 693122 epoch_slot_no: 1922 block_no: 693045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1565 time: 2018-03-03 08:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92041077ec26744b25f7f3e8825ae86ef5d620349504064719e652a46b0cf33fBlock Operator
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