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 698990 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 699033 epoch_slot_no: 7833 block_no: 698956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1523 time: 2018-03-04 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d81c4928ec77d13abc590d5f3b9dc0fca45df45dc5f8090d3d576c622e65638Block Operator
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