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 705874 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 705918 epoch_slot_no: 14718 block_no: 705840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1889 time: 2018-03-06 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dda5ca286e70d452ea3d6cb9d59b2829be4a239963775d5cb9044ae4ec160c6Block Operator
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