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 699021 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 699064 epoch_slot_no: 7864 block_no: 698987 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2503 time: 2018-03-04 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d8101d7fc6a098a04943671a0e38c3591667a8bece614cbef51053ecfb883beBlock Operator
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