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 704494 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 704538 epoch_slot_no: 13338 block_no: 704460 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2018-03-05 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc354e28ba581547499630cd39c2b1e06a3a8148032b5b29208c621c41408ce1cBlock Operator
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