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 705631 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 705675 epoch_slot_no: 14475 block_no: 705597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-03-06 06:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf88e6914c6532daae792d02e30d1498d4717e45c6d9b6d9771e09cc9e367790cBlock Operator
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