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 698995 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 699038 epoch_slot_no: 7838 block_no: 698961 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-03-04 17:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11e15d7794187b192645b8eef76ff32c3686440477c6b1a9541163ec224f7b38Block Operator
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