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 703276 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 703320 epoch_slot_no: 12120 block_no: 703242 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1473 time: 2018-03-05 17:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x561e5ea6b75754e5223cc535c68809fc9d4e3c2ec9aa06d19714166eddb4a2b3Block Operator
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