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 704311 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 704355 epoch_slot_no: 13155 block_no: 704277 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1773 time: 2018-03-05 22:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf07df52d7527af5380e477289480c371cd7a478cb9d4c17cbc04ae9add55bb31Block Operator
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