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 703309 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 703353 epoch_slot_no: 12153 block_no: 703275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2073 time: 2018-03-05 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6652db29f0d004b8a0144752bd816223b8f6831c90b0183c9b8a0948176e6c0Block Operator
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