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 701573 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 701616 epoch_slot_no: 10416 block_no: 701539 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-05 07:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf74047fe036012f2c663a5a2dae1a351a7adc93f26aab14b6e51865986cd44bfBlock Operator
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