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 698002 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698045 epoch_slot_no: 6845 block_no: 697968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-03-04 11:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3662161be96a3e1fb9dd4e05ff40228757b22f8a7aedff2908155ab3c0ed0209Block Operator
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