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 697977 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 698020 epoch_slot_no: 6820 block_no: 697943 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2774 time: 2018-03-04 11:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x068899b27d40aa273c399e28a0c1749b38ee18fc4ea7c2acbe4960a88ee7148dBlock Operator
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