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 702967 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703011 epoch_slot_no: 11811 block_no: 702933 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1019 time: 2018-03-05 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd5599975e4e2f66abe6d42bbf5b763f63954b7193e5d928a317a34cd43eb21eBlock Operator
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