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 699773 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 699816 epoch_slot_no: 8616 block_no: 699739 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2239 time: 2018-03-04 21:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b5ed010fc5f3d27a67492ea398043f1edc295363b0630a49d044c4a79d43368Block Operator
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