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 695145 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 695188 epoch_slot_no: 3988 block_no: 695111 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-03-03 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x631b3e37a95011a6af367a9b1f967b683ca2e9a3a2995d4210d560bee01a4b43Block Operator
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