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 695786 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 695829 epoch_slot_no: 4629 block_no: 695752 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1521 time: 2018-03-03 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4cab7ca2a969664213bb0abf37af5689c0e68e7c9cfe0324b9cb386ced18664Block Operator
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