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 703226 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 703270 epoch_slot_no: 12070 block_no: 703192 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-05 16:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a94ade9dfc8614468bf79013b3b51c7f5cf51a12b7af750cedb1226392c230dBlock Operator
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