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 700730 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 700773 epoch_slot_no: 9573 block_no: 700696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-03-05 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c0cbf3367bdf3251c6f5ae25826d1b925fcc512b1d8f344a1163ac0dbd72628Block Operator
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