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 709253 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 709299 epoch_slot_no: 18099 block_no: 709219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-07 02:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1119dc70ac8b75da27bc33601fa683be2e412fa16ae12d1e44b8c15973f0f4e4Block Operator
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