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 705357 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 705401 epoch_slot_no: 14201 block_no: 705323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-03-06 04:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35b3085f5822a67dcf2e71c092eb1a3d6fe3e5d624cf97343d34843f8b07d5d7Block Operator
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