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 693274 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 693317 epoch_slot_no: 2117 block_no: 693240 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2018-03-03 09:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ae61f685af362113f0de8d097974e115b04dacdb76f4624e32fac65d84752a3Block Operator
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