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 706899 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 706945 epoch_slot_no: 15745 block_no: 706865 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-06 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95fcd685aa0b553fb963d8220436222c88b1e3ab70d5ed12e2d5d1be41091c27Block Operator
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