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 705633 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 705677 epoch_slot_no: 14477 block_no: 705599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2018-03-06 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe00291eb11af49e29df99c47f3ce7c3bdb43a70f8df7eb3d78cbf5c521441cfcBlock Operator
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