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 693229 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 693272 epoch_slot_no: 2072 block_no: 693195 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1204 time: 2018-03-03 09:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17ff9322dcf0432738ed37adf2103d54b3498f0f84961fbb91e38072cc3fb0cdBlock Operator
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