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 696325 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 696368 epoch_slot_no: 5168 block_no: 696291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-04 02:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcee4d07d62d03bf4290487283e3bd13182f04c6ddb32b1fa01fe6122c7cc032Block Operator
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