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 703132 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 703176 epoch_slot_no: 11976 block_no: 703098 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1564 time: 2018-03-05 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf45f55b7db4de47883e37c6682c3b593b6fc905a536d8a70699d0cc2792eb49bBlock Operator
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