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 700445 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 700488 epoch_slot_no: 9288 block_no: 700411 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2643 time: 2018-03-05 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e91bae3a7bd1c8e1eeb6850d89417de711332469f01d3c02e1ddb41ba5b1c78Block Operator
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