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 696873 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 696916 epoch_slot_no: 5716 block_no: 696839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1165 time: 2018-03-04 05:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63b76b1ef580b90c9860e9cf6550c659aa5fe0639d34f95237499f22f3f1686dBlock Operator
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