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 699049 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 699092 epoch_slot_no: 7892 block_no: 699015 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2251 time: 2018-03-04 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe00ae04dc885932422113d9b0f777533738aab2ebcca7b50e7da6bc54707869eBlock Operator
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