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 695584 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 695627 epoch_slot_no: 4427 block_no: 695550 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1166 time: 2018-03-03 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69ccc682a1a98d60c40e4e42031b9832291b5f9a59d404075d62fa3a2081f3cfBlock Operator
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