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 703219 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 703263 epoch_slot_no: 12063 block_no: 703185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-03-05 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ce220188fc27dd38dfcb0943de703cc0e3b38d7996255274bf0b7d9d6771700Block Operator
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