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 696906 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 696949 epoch_slot_no: 5749 block_no: 696872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-04 05:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cd6ed01ef38f1cb4e1f1312a2f0e527d392024715891903fbcf7c8e7a75100aBlock Operator
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