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 709487 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 709533 epoch_slot_no: 18333 block_no: 709453 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-03-07 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6701bab935e5a6b8613780f1ce30faa1d0a51381c7de869bc00e97e566c3fb7Block Operator
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