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 694857 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 694900 epoch_slot_no: 3700 block_no: 694823 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2018-03-03 18:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5082cfb6b960888b28933bd32251f8b109b35d92fd82497cbaef6b8e9352cd3bBlock Operator
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