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 702568 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 702611 epoch_slot_no: 11411 block_no: 702534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3882 time: 2018-03-05 13:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2559854f06470569f293bc57d753825d50ecb6d0f81046b69f9e33491ee2a7c4Block Operator
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