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 710946 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 710992 epoch_slot_no: 19792 block_no: 710912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-07 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fa66cd943af7e977d5f363e58583bcd0c802b7f70fcaa56b28a00b58f81bef5Block Operator
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