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 707373 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 707419 epoch_slot_no: 16219 block_no: 707339 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2018-03-06 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6718a5e418d4e60aaa861da11d5979242e70478e5945f9a19e48d84c325f0dceBlock Operator
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