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 706594 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 706638 epoch_slot_no: 15438 block_no: 706560 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2789 time: 2018-03-06 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1344e898e2191b4aa29031d0b1e8ca142e239c9681e6b5743cc730b48655bccBlock Operator
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