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 705369 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 705413 epoch_slot_no: 14213 block_no: 705335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1598 time: 2018-03-06 04:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c4ed19a3591805a30ab16c8e89ffb1693e5df46d19b2fdad0bd4ed5f5c0cd10Block Operator
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