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 707138 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 707184 epoch_slot_no: 15984 block_no: 707104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2018-03-06 14:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x226b8238d5675e5dfe4cdc3051ccd4a9a0992652a62c335e80078d3e775a8e53Block Operator
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