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 700598 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 700641 epoch_slot_no: 9441 block_no: 700564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1272 time: 2018-03-05 02:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x652fafadcff6e7fe05edf3c353c1d4bfb0f03bf1021197a7aeb8d4a8ca958092Block Operator
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