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 710687 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 710733 epoch_slot_no: 19533 block_no: 710653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-03-07 10:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc317f123b96c99f09725360ab7af1fe4f2b050484f9f8743dc481dc330169b1Block Operator
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