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 702503 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 702546 epoch_slot_no: 11346 block_no: 702469 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-05 12:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fce60444b8a7998dea6fa05aa30e9fa6787fecb43a935db17a9537f83be3831Block Operator
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