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 703579 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703623 epoch_slot_no: 12423 block_no: 703545 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1024 time: 2018-03-05 18:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d0c8b1d58bf42b864e39a162066c20935f0c6a7a5d7ea88039a1df65f0a8868Block Operator
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