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 695465 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 695508 epoch_slot_no: 4308 block_no: 695431 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1111 time: 2018-03-03 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64e9372af860ea89d767c487931db8b455375902bbb067acc9fa106ed80bea5cBlock Operator
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