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 703650 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703694 epoch_slot_no: 12494 block_no: 703616 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1384 time: 2018-03-05 19:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e15503b2bef39ca0fe2708d05bc998c25317d2ffc1d86e86f89c69b1aaaeb74Block Operator
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