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 703045 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703089 epoch_slot_no: 11889 block_no: 703011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-05 15:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c916da8cc90d0364aed475fc5bc2a660218e9bfe7d6c9b282957757917d0090Block Operator
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