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 699954 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 699997 epoch_slot_no: 8797 block_no: 699920 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-04 22:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7670cb235438c96b5a6fde733c3d5d935a9c7c1ae552a4ea232ad8179f19e21Block Operator
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