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 708557 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 708603 epoch_slot_no: 17403 block_no: 708523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2070 time: 2018-03-06 22:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ff8d30fb9d9f999d7e993d752d29ca1628ab58f4146e7635b9722d294301fb0Block Operator
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