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 698690 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 698733 epoch_slot_no: 7533 block_no: 698656 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2057 time: 2018-03-04 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0875908416cae4da54f450ddc20e86da711ff9f52db2c932525f2239f7398acfBlock Operator
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