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 700385 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 700428 epoch_slot_no: 9228 block_no: 700351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3003 time: 2018-03-05 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf18aa5d2c62fca29fd19e21e54f93b0aafb12a9add6b00fb5f8adb391be3cd1Block Operator
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