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 699019 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 699062 epoch_slot_no: 7862 block_no: 698985 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-04 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca4a180b035dc19c5ffac0f809a768295e5f10f5dd44f1b764248a4f25bad3acBlock Operator
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