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 698392 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698435 epoch_slot_no: 7235 block_no: 698358 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-03-04 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8af76efe276eb964f96c271f37fae37c007584e5b6e5a96d630f1cad302bd1dBlock Operator
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