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 695106 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 695149 epoch_slot_no: 3949 block_no: 695072 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-03-03 19:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01bf47bb87772935b0a63719e2817f14677df2891fa7b5c4be9b92617b7d31b4Block Operator
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