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 703739 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703783 epoch_slot_no: 12583 block_no: 703705 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-03-05 19:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12dea5a57e9b43eb58feaca00a6c89c0a770a67a2a702c077c27525d4ad98c16Block Operator
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