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 701642 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 701685 epoch_slot_no: 10485 block_no: 701608 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-05 07:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fd857658e0aefb407710d001966fffcc2d6dc54f493a88cda7ab6396a3b4365Block Operator
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