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 697520 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 697563 epoch_slot_no: 6363 block_no: 697486 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2074 time: 2018-03-04 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf0b5083af6d87e079ee00e9ae5f9eafa62bc8f650f3f8b3cdd1c6ce0ba10083Block Operator
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