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 703912 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703956 epoch_slot_no: 12756 block_no: 703878 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-03-05 20:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3c57492ef0f11e7f803d003e59d7108bda05e20673b5c8e60e196c06203f58dBlock Operator
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