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 700625 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 700668 epoch_slot_no: 9468 block_no: 700591 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2018-03-05 02:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9295659203fb81a0c413507cb84f8b9c74b2e6aff4140e8c55aa2cda018b712Block Operator
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