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 709153 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 709199 epoch_slot_no: 17999 block_no: 709119 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-07 01:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf21e5c8e2298e478d28d02c704fa7014ec04fcf5a8dac5826a4db575cd6d603cBlock Operator
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