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 709658 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 709704 epoch_slot_no: 18504 block_no: 709624 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2018-03-07 04:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c574a53cf8adcc0cc60f6501939bd30f751d60e30fec3e3a19fb7209427bd21Block Operator
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