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 704359 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 704403 epoch_slot_no: 13203 block_no: 704325 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1680 time: 2018-03-05 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42b354b830f3de72975c54a86f7329d20b1313239ea5b592e8e9dbcb017d9dbaBlock Operator
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