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 693956 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 693999 epoch_slot_no: 2799 block_no: 693922 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4998 time: 2018-03-03 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8bf4c4353a3b4d6ad2db2ef318779e48142b5208fe21fbc60fec6bdc4ac92a8Block Operator
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