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 710787 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 710833 epoch_slot_no: 19633 block_no: 710753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-07 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9afebad3749e80e799bca5c382c7d7c573315458274362c63078aa8b5d5a9039Block Operator
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