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 695383 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 695426 epoch_slot_no: 4226 block_no: 695349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2018-03-03 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x010a3a50ded82943adfcda400036af285ac3fa5f46d45d511b44399d1abce078Block Operator
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