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 700840 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 700883 epoch_slot_no: 9683 block_no: 700806 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-05 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x576126dd2f92bbed7cd1f7de9661451a1dd4c1ec0119a6fa6d5594c8127a201dBlock Operator
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