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 710281 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 710327 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 710247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2825 time: 2018-03-07 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x373086bc79a3c85e58b8248c1796f021089cc78803795b12b841a85c93f49232Block Operator
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