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 699560 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 699603 epoch_slot_no: 8403 block_no: 699526 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1706 time: 2018-03-04 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x408fc6a078dafcc8332127e4a7be7e7fb06370caa4bcc074e13f9580def196fdBlock Operator
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