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 693352 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 693395 epoch_slot_no: 2195 block_no: 693318 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2075 time: 2018-03-03 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x674e090cefea89fb2ba747032f3222426a54c82caca7eddf01b0b429e9c5755eBlock Operator
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