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 694494 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 694537 epoch_slot_no: 3337 block_no: 694460 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2079 time: 2018-03-03 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92320bebde33c9a664b98a3bcb4f1025857bce22ef1845448b08dcd15c2e4285Block Operator
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