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 694142 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694185 epoch_slot_no: 2985 block_no: 694108 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-03 14:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe67567dab5027a9800b08cab23ca088076f0adac9fb7f10294f7b5a5a3c1bc2Block Operator
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