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 695118 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 695161 epoch_slot_no: 3961 block_no: 695084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2018-03-03 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68978457a63a3ce8b26ca1fdfa043cdd6667ebbd10e54d82520ee3e1400c5d49Block Operator
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