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 703921 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 703965 epoch_slot_no: 12765 block_no: 703887 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-05 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53d5940dac3c42526bfaff68b5d407ac722f4c5cc16d1374b5aa4cf46eb9e121Block Operator
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