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 705725 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 705769 epoch_slot_no: 14569 block_no: 705691 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1707 time: 2018-03-06 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdd973b9ff5d73e4648cac745486daaf88398af2f47b0411d76870e8b78d8017Block Operator
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