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 705709 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 705753 epoch_slot_no: 14553 block_no: 705675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3154 time: 2018-03-06 06:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c53172b9cd68118248cdbe57aeee0d954f881139021a5334049e8357f6b0bf4Block Operator
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