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 698642 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698685 epoch_slot_no: 7485 block_no: 698608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-04 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b965dcd0db20c6e7af9b51f19d64012b884800a509df7641ea14583520e7c1dBlock Operator
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