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 707617 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 707663 epoch_slot_no: 16463 block_no: 707583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2018-03-06 17:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee2baaaeb60f81d54cce105ea3d95cd6652e84a725277642f37d1441b8b131f7Block Operator
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