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 702456 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 702499 epoch_slot_no: 11299 block_no: 702422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2466 time: 2018-03-05 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9947000c74735736ec0d9369c182b7b416e1f7711566019b0a3295b95b0aa845Block Operator
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