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 701615 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 701658 epoch_slot_no: 10458 block_no: 701581 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2740 time: 2018-03-05 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e017c1b109728e3623210726eb072dc91a80d264f6c485d883ec5e7cebba443Block Operator
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