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 711049 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 711095 epoch_slot_no: 19895 block_no: 711015 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-07 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x984ca7fdad0f8da79fabb9b9a50150d8c7058338ee35725b74c5b66e93fe2e90Block Operator
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