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 708318 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 708364 epoch_slot_no: 17164 block_no: 708284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1803 time: 2018-03-06 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8a1a3b7d0bfff26861c45845904e97625f57646cbf47ad0bc1e74531b67bcc1Block Operator
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