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 696920 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 696963 epoch_slot_no: 5763 block_no: 696886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2018-03-04 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c06b71eb3a503143adf368a3765cfa2b7850756dc10a5547be1c5f2e9cab9a9Block Operator
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