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 698481 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698524 epoch_slot_no: 7324 block_no: 698447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-03-04 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x727410623fa177b75d11582cf8d416dacd64ac054ad12896fd1fcb23e87238d3Block Operator
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