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 703189 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 703233 epoch_slot_no: 12033 block_no: 703155 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1562 time: 2018-03-05 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39f89fa8ed70c795fabd6cf99cace80b69cc28e2fa3be2302e74c3f337c41ed5Block Operator
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