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 698840 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698883 epoch_slot_no: 7683 block_no: 698806 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2018-03-04 16:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x622c5c6aae287991c362f0025e3e8b9635e05f7618a62cac13edc1cec41c51f8Block Operator
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