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 705206 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 705250 epoch_slot_no: 14050 block_no: 705172 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-06 03:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc9e53d1640ca64467ad3c7c7eca7c024496c7d28a3103e954af1be2721fa71fBlock Operator
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