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 695102 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 695145 epoch_slot_no: 3945 block_no: 695068 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-03 19:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a772566c822eecd9c8503f7ef4c38e5fea83375a72d3f0081a5063248c004c6Block Operator
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