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 698945 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 698988 epoch_slot_no: 7788 block_no: 698911 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2882 time: 2018-03-04 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x468da64e7ac2ba39f71ad5ee82664b9d0e71c94f7215e3d5bb42b79866198d53Block Operator
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