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 702814 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 702858 epoch_slot_no: 11658 block_no: 702780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3014 time: 2018-03-05 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x098a957932b6a311a31a51fc00428531d4f77e626b48817f6d9623bf1338c660Block Operator
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