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 699938 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 699981 epoch_slot_no: 8781 block_no: 699904 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1194 time: 2018-03-04 22:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x895d926c8a65d2d57ee0f8ea111efca8efdf3a6de6227c0552e209c50050d378Block Operator
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