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 699020 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 699063 epoch_slot_no: 7863 block_no: 698986 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1695 time: 2018-03-04 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54e64d52e39fc52fe776a0265685b1a06965bc34c32d6618f48c5a78761d6fb6Block Operator
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