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 707939 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 707985 epoch_slot_no: 16785 block_no: 707905 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-06 18:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b67aaad5f38c3532aa5f1dcc15537efa1fe9f89a1e71518d3572b551ea016eaBlock Operator
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