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 700250 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 700293 epoch_slot_no: 9093 block_no: 700216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1373 time: 2018-03-05 00:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed365ae323087fa2691f2eec20ad86dcaa6cfaccc1304e8570242e32ef6a6faeBlock Operator
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