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 702940 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 702984 epoch_slot_no: 11784 block_no: 702906 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-05 15:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa2b2a92a3f5959e9c676b0f4ffb41a8cd18d4a52f719b6f861373f1e11600bdBlock Operator
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