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 694761 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694804 epoch_slot_no: 3604 block_no: 694727 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-03 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce67c0e06dad301a29a8d90d7674a31e39fab6d4eaf3a34f2dc0a296c29186ceBlock Operator
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