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 700340 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 700383 epoch_slot_no: 9183 block_no: 700306 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1465 time: 2018-03-05 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3c82a37ba53aeb0939f35118daa3386b27faf5a8ad4a6c710a209dfc4a9b525Block Operator
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