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 698888 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698931 epoch_slot_no: 7731 block_no: 698854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-04 16:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b7911b257851cbfea05bb158dc32a2adc4bdff481acd1dd17632766d98aae5eBlock Operator
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