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 705843 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 705887 epoch_slot_no: 14687 block_no: 705809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1791 time: 2018-03-06 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90355b59f3a519ebe69cb4ef87447f3375c6b6f7af36855cd31aeff3af0a66bfBlock Operator
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