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 694705 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 694748 epoch_slot_no: 3548 block_no: 694671 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2018-03-03 17:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80de625ac314c1ae1fb2c65c9f874345508e99b93597cf757026a5db8ad5be5eBlock Operator
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