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 694654 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694697 epoch_slot_no: 3497 block_no: 694620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3199 time: 2018-03-03 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19a0dfb57e7a85de595cb8ddd9691d5e8c85726d7a6232ff5b3fe8d5bcb28f22Block Operator
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