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 693842 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 693885 epoch_slot_no: 2685 block_no: 693808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2266 time: 2018-03-03 12:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e4cd90b627c4ea0f5fd9250954fe4b91c4a6acc46bd329624c2370ac0d93550Block Operator
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