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 698250 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698293 epoch_slot_no: 7093 block_no: 698216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-03-04 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f30f80d73c6bc24b36ba05e71d509a0a466ab6d4032900ec2d01b3cdb1b05b1Block Operator
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