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 697707 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 697750 epoch_slot_no: 6550 block_no: 697673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1706 time: 2018-03-04 10:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdd6298d496bd8ac16ab5ba52d9256bc890895918a2e9035cb4726966e09acbfBlock Operator
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