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 693934 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 693977 epoch_slot_no: 2777 block_no: 693900 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1927 time: 2018-03-03 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18b77bf6ab0f9c8aa5540a7c31091f61fe3f87b0d04a29521a5218dc7b87ef6aBlock Operator
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