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 705043 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 705087 epoch_slot_no: 13887 block_no: 705009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1684 time: 2018-03-06 02:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7299f96bdf05f25c31cd9f23f25b8d768b4c681f080642b4e97cb43bb6c6a3fBlock Operator
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