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 693200 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 693243 epoch_slot_no: 2043 block_no: 693166 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2018-03-03 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a537dea3a29085b824e1b7196e6e07d03b44f7093659fe457ff26a948a4bbf1Block Operator
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