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 705728 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 705772 epoch_slot_no: 14572 block_no: 705694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-06 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fcc54d33d156fc0e97d3a3ee095429000ddce7c8678179872588c790ccc40faBlock Operator
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