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 708720 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 708766 epoch_slot_no: 17566 block_no: 708686 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3002 time: 2018-03-06 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8159e6aef4c796c1aecf9819bfcff25f93da5c66d366002b956c5c5fe3619efBlock Operator
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