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 707901 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 707947 epoch_slot_no: 16747 block_no: 707867 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2049 time: 2018-03-06 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x669bc1da435d4fc69a15afd1a20ad859f33cca66acd91aca2d7c8044a20462bdBlock Operator
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