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 703504 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 703548 epoch_slot_no: 12348 block_no: 703470 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2066 time: 2018-03-05 18:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9c471963d45b326e06b781862ad28bbd768f56342100ed814341e3b2167d079Block Operator
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