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 706965 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 707011 epoch_slot_no: 15811 block_no: 706931 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-03-06 13:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aa27f75b7e48de93919279d10a8595bc644fb0d5b682e17cd9e6135418daee1Block Operator
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