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 709690 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 709736 epoch_slot_no: 18536 block_no: 709656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1276 time: 2018-03-07 04:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07e2ed3507ba83b2f8694451dbda97f1a4c38c70d63990132453acf49764f0b8Block Operator
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