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 693110 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 693153 epoch_slot_no: 1953 block_no: 693076 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1736 time: 2018-03-03 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fe01f26f4e9528669f87d8a73a00f50c7b6b4a09f97ec3cb50e481f4b18877dBlock Operator
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