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 698889 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 698932 epoch_slot_no: 7732 block_no: 698855 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-04 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4932e0a781a2fc8998ccb0abd51e89586c36eefdcc0cbd77fe5658fc8f108757Block Operator
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