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 694442 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 694485 epoch_slot_no: 3285 block_no: 694408 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1726 time: 2018-03-03 15:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ea853c913aba36ebec5bf7cfb6643ef8c82050032979a34d0a89ff6c459a6eaBlock Operator
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