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 698716 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698759 epoch_slot_no: 7559 block_no: 698682 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2018-03-04 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x912c4d93f95b0e99c144f23da6b3b5b3de5c11eeb2f3d7a0f63718ed281f6c9bBlock Operator
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