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 701138 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 701181 epoch_slot_no: 9981 block_no: 701104 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2433 time: 2018-03-05 05:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeea941c3ecbb87e48314a7b4b9b47c309f048239dc74ea450bfd5cd7bb11be97Block Operator
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