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 707140 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 707186 epoch_slot_no: 15986 block_no: 707106 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-06 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9af814e2b7428cfdee90e3018f78e15313bee94e5110552d666198c2095a1e1cBlock Operator
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