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 701316 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 701359 epoch_slot_no: 10159 block_no: 701282 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2002 time: 2018-03-05 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6369d8766fdc2171d7cc6b18f800f54ac152cf47c4319de6c6f6a5ace9645d1Block Operator
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