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 698108 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698151 epoch_slot_no: 6951 block_no: 698074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-04 12:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15fe0c8f75157ff5bb85a8a668c51fe412bf3dd17e98302fccb4b7eaa1a4b39bBlock Operator
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