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 710725 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 710771 epoch_slot_no: 19571 block_no: 710691 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1301 time: 2018-03-07 10:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a0bb9e100605b99c8e0c8d5226e43c257888ac6030d4b3c42abba1095701517Block Operator
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