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 703313 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703357 epoch_slot_no: 12157 block_no: 703279 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2291 time: 2018-03-05 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbea6e712226a2b46eb8f212e356b15187dba6cd2a2f1940f181fe23ec3cda5cbBlock Operator
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