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 700568 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 700611 epoch_slot_no: 9411 block_no: 700534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-05 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd002e09817e3891ac768600d40a0da5cb1f86f283d67a9c4c741050b73d0e729Block Operator
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