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 694744 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694787 epoch_slot_no: 3587 block_no: 694710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2018-03-03 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46dafbf79eeaa3facb93fe73bf0535869f4a8a3131ed96c3c42fbe4ea24d4e04Block Operator
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