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 710298 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 710344 epoch_slot_no: 19144 block_no: 710264 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2018-03-07 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c7ccb432943064b1381454a3ffa3a796b6941dc1e3f515cae125ca29ff38abcBlock Operator
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