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 694639 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694682 epoch_slot_no: 3482 block_no: 694605 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-03 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28f1255c43a0a45be1f1a641159aeab8a60ac7a5df433f47eb9742e09acf76caBlock Operator
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