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 704262 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 704306 epoch_slot_no: 13106 block_no: 704228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-05 22:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4d41f36c72d4ddfee56500ee02cf3a6e3da76639ec8b39a8858ca6f3ca391c1Block Operator
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