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 700842 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 700885 epoch_slot_no: 9685 block_no: 700808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5002 time: 2018-03-05 03:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d4db7dda2525ca8db4abdb786c2baae8c6de3af8eacd16a3f5b6895cb29503aBlock Operator
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