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 706768 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 706812 epoch_slot_no: 15612 block_no: 706734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-03-06 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x832aa630722b53cb04b675e64ec1b7f79e61c74d6ba28150f8cb333c3135dccdBlock Operator
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