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 703471 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703515 epoch_slot_no: 12315 block_no: 703437 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-05 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3058060b37ca3aa0d52dcf24c9bb455ed969e1f26c92df5b2211a1e70b9ec120Block Operator
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