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 706903 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 706949 epoch_slot_no: 15749 block_no: 706869 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-06 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfed028bf2132b14feb799acbd473c6506c6170beaee3bb9acf94f9af1bb149ccBlock Operator
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