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 702948 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 702992 epoch_slot_no: 11792 block_no: 702914 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1190 time: 2018-03-05 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb567b0deaba34f29807872d6673de14ae5ca68850923223995412e1c211ab1d6Block Operator
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