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 694409 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 694452 epoch_slot_no: 3252 block_no: 694375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1833 time: 2018-03-03 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63b7d7584071390016faf65397b200f9230c554a678db552c996fd8d932e3a2aBlock Operator
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