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 710539 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 710585 epoch_slot_no: 19385 block_no: 710505 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-07 09:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1869001f8ad96e30308833ce1257f8bf363b544827b42decd027d4d0a66a0d50Block Operator
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