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 708669 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 708715 epoch_slot_no: 17515 block_no: 708635 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2201 time: 2018-03-06 23:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee3177dde8638bf061b88554fc471c7931a31cd9032279f0d960e619dba4f59cBlock Operator
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