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 693174 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 693217 epoch_slot_no: 2017 block_no: 693140 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-03 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc390c720e8ab432f8ed74d73270836e38abdd3185b1c33cd9b2022f5900585e3Block Operator
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