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 700355 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 700398 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 700321 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1930 time: 2018-03-05 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe29cc758f6fc2fe3f7e9c2308cc45194c37466d31a822e5bde1400c8782c8b2fBlock Operator
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