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 694276 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 694319 epoch_slot_no: 3119 block_no: 694242 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1747 time: 2018-03-03 15:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2764b9e2567e3f90e1580f7f1d36d757d41360c413ef9ad763cfd7f6cbe9d34Block Operator
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