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 698626 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 698669 epoch_slot_no: 7469 block_no: 698592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1520 time: 2018-03-04 15:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6745ea9e02c9924077a8bf8f380cc3c59569fadc05c97cdd349e6a36e41cfbb0Block Operator
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