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 701085 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 701128 epoch_slot_no: 9928 block_no: 701051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-05 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb170d1cc89468169f886ab0181ea112f00eb9b78bc1b39fd4c08de1d4acc5eeaBlock Operator
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