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 707852 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 707898 epoch_slot_no: 16698 block_no: 707818 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1632 time: 2018-03-06 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69618957366afb51d5929a3fdbf988a96a56f4d4895b3f972d61c9f0af332ecdBlock Operator
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