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 705838 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 705882 epoch_slot_no: 14682 block_no: 705804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-03-06 07:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28ff86a0dae8edb8cb60bd9c2fe4344290a77b6eb258df36b58fee0b74e7c93dBlock Operator
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