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 704104 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 704148 epoch_slot_no: 12948 block_no: 704070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-05 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdef6d05ab8d106381378a3c40f67c13b0d01113a4b7f1019d2298a8e0c1e7a87Block Operator
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