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 701150 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 701193 epoch_slot_no: 9993 block_no: 701116 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1656 time: 2018-03-05 05:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef19779fae8e076ce5f08aa34b990c1ebfff21f1cb66c0ac15982393ecf49e7bBlock Operator
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