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 699785 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 699828 epoch_slot_no: 8628 block_no: 699751 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2060 time: 2018-03-04 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f98bbfeede88360231ed5a418ca12edc6820c4759ca1bd48e8c7f8742975ac2Block Operator
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