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 693124 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 693167 epoch_slot_no: 1967 block_no: 693090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2570 time: 2018-03-03 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d386130c61e0f401c0b317d4db2278b6f0daec13e0e85ccefb160cd8d7221d1Block Operator
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