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 704441 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 704485 epoch_slot_no: 13285 block_no: 704407 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-05 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90c48325b9e798b05045cc5f238932e87d55ad97646899867869331d4f179f5cBlock Operator
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