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 699018 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 699061 epoch_slot_no: 7861 block_no: 698984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-04 17:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c50008ad9de6038f54cad45d784f025db5b149db74733091453b8c77b0148bbBlock Operator
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