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 699314 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 699357 epoch_slot_no: 8157 block_no: 699280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-03-04 19:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee300c96c9488a132e324cbc752b55ff71345a4bbcfeeafb1880f87f66e6debfBlock Operator
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