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 704090 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 704134 epoch_slot_no: 12934 block_no: 704056 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-05 21:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c6a17107659c672dfcfa4b463602f747654d524c9a8d6d3251b090094f98c8eBlock Operator
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