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 709414 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 709460 epoch_slot_no: 18260 block_no: 709380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2018-03-07 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd09f7343104e43da498256462a6015ffb0db53e53f4db6114c718752fc5f861aBlock Operator
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