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 700683 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 700726 epoch_slot_no: 9526 block_no: 700649 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-05 02:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd86863a5de2a978428daa7301b3b36ac6e1429c6d04742b395bec9820b9c6f74Block Operator
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