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 705513 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 705557 epoch_slot_no: 14357 block_no: 705479 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1521 time: 2018-03-06 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7adf81296c5de20d78a3a8520a2de73cc0af3b714e4825c2dc873aece4aca5b2Block Operator
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