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 694024 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694067 epoch_slot_no: 2867 block_no: 693990 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1671 time: 2018-03-03 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x159e602e08cff4166c0b74d30bfc0a73e2fd90d3e1063c95ea5291e834a634ecBlock Operator
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