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 703724 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 703768 epoch_slot_no: 12568 block_no: 703690 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2654 time: 2018-03-05 19:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf8a5af1e0e14818efb8bbc2b115dbc46f9e87458a65c9a05089d5525986cc8fBlock Operator
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