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 694774 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694817 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 694740 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2294 time: 2018-03-03 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3ed33db3d258317e610a7695c56185addd86fa968600a5ab4bbcb034bbb4717Block Operator
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