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 696021 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 696064 epoch_slot_no: 4864 block_no: 695987 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1967 time: 2018-03-04 00:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e2b5e8b700f3fd6a32d3acaeb6188de36930cd1b0d8b11680971412a077bd5cBlock Operator
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