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 701331 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 701374 epoch_slot_no: 10174 block_no: 701297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1381 time: 2018-03-05 06:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79a6cea04a9ff32f28908583b2141b1acc7fbf00fbf78f9ac629c4101fca0b48Block Operator
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