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 705810 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 705854 epoch_slot_no: 14654 block_no: 705776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1688 time: 2018-03-06 07:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x407c0f4bff3a75edc9ed864c9dc3ef578f3bf52a44972bde5789e6f1424c426dBlock Operator
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