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 694828 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 694871 epoch_slot_no: 3671 block_no: 694794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1304 time: 2018-03-03 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0889c826086bb8b1b4d26f90056c29b5ba9fe1e335ba7b4630d94ffebc186b5Block Operator
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