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 710901 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 710947 epoch_slot_no: 19747 block_no: 710867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2018-03-07 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fbffdad5abde6bbc00f23208deac1263484d34c26f31432d3cbb7e9a36aa7deBlock Operator
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