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 697910 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 697953 epoch_slot_no: 6753 block_no: 697876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-04 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8f6454c283d71e14439197ba062a294e74819789c42080d14e75f392928fb1dBlock Operator
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