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 701038 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 701081 epoch_slot_no: 9881 block_no: 701004 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-05 04:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5de5767df5948a93258b8ee2eaddafa3c75dd6b0d42c53344ffda0c7f07bf934Block Operator
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