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 699831 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 699874 epoch_slot_no: 8674 block_no: 699797 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1297 time: 2018-03-04 21:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda1390439658f9a2dd7cc8e6e42b39ccc2d65a3aa1ca328d3befb18ec0bc5d9aBlock Operator
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