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 696083 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 696126 epoch_slot_no: 4926 block_no: 696049 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-03-04 01:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42ebbc2fb62813fe8fbe1c7c35778320f34dbe85586a610131c34d733f6bc9c5Block Operator
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