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 699784 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 699827 epoch_slot_no: 8627 block_no: 699750 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1166 time: 2018-03-04 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x869d04a8a538bb89b6137e95ff9001d5233beaf7c0eda0e651546961687b9ed2Block Operator
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