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 697565 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 697608 epoch_slot_no: 6408 block_no: 697531 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2018-03-04 09:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fbbac49d941f6fee38c2fd09b446400deffd5b73c146e9760b7372f43565d5eBlock Operator
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