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 695054 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 695097 epoch_slot_no: 3897 block_no: 695020 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-03-03 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfadc51c1c8db6d2ba150c010882c8d7c12ea66d64ffa6c30bc14fb5c1761c5faBlock Operator
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