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 701325 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 701368 epoch_slot_no: 10168 block_no: 701291 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2018-03-05 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb89716852c3037f085508cc42d47d3a84e3c14f81669e0dc963898c16f93a8baBlock Operator
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