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 698600 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 698643 epoch_slot_no: 7443 block_no: 698566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2169 time: 2018-03-04 15:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa731892f0e26d925c536623a92ff69eaca7e5b9149418d534aea9505fe51d1a4Block Operator
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