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 693977 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694020 epoch_slot_no: 2820 block_no: 693943 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-03 13:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88ce881a813d42dcc9cc048129c116c8d86d80c0115b14336e1d6f4e86fa8e4bBlock Operator
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