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 701886 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 701929 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 701852 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1384 time: 2018-03-05 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06b3063638873641d02d4515a854810345e6a6312e33439b2220e0555d11f0daBlock Operator
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