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 707365 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 707411 epoch_slot_no: 16211 block_no: 707331 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2429 time: 2018-03-06 15:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f9b83f16e1a2822abd9eabbb2d214f85dd90e180fcfbc84108cf6816901442dBlock Operator
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