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 709997 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 710043 epoch_slot_no: 18843 block_no: 709963 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1205 time: 2018-03-07 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x770d586e943af746d34a091e02236539029074d835c76d0996650fa3690b8d97Block Operator
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