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 706549 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 706593 epoch_slot_no: 15393 block_no: 706515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1890 time: 2018-03-06 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x343238af542a6ba87468a1dd87511eac2935fa028c00b3e54d292996d3d0c64dBlock Operator
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