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 703850 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 703894 epoch_slot_no: 12694 block_no: 703816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3003 time: 2018-03-05 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6da95f0f2cfc7115551a6f04b4b8e1ff19fe49c3ecf18d36bdf705a3476325aBlock Operator
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