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 696662 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 696705 epoch_slot_no: 5505 block_no: 696628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-04 04:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1dce4cec5a00d1fa6d393e6a00291c78492ee5246ee54459c87075949422691Block Operator
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