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 703987 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 704031 epoch_slot_no: 12831 block_no: 703953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2110 time: 2018-03-05 21:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cea886335cd211ec3bb36f7ace94eeddcd99873cfc2e2b7825264473e96a0a9Block Operator
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