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 708752 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 708798 epoch_slot_no: 17598 block_no: 708718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-03-06 23:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf9d685e4417d3d7ac0e0f398d2b20508dbd6f8bd622a3604b68a25974740a87Block Operator
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