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 693562 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 693605 epoch_slot_no: 2405 block_no: 693528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1735 time: 2018-03-03 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1c67cde7c7c0e610ce920b50bbe8abd3c102286a7bb9ab76377ccd2b0627506Block Operator
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