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 698424 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698467 epoch_slot_no: 7267 block_no: 698390 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1331 time: 2018-03-04 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf508a432027a5f279d6dad1aa2341cd2199e7366057c0bfc042a728401d3ed32Block Operator
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