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 711062 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 711108 epoch_slot_no: 19908 block_no: 711028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2094 time: 2018-03-07 12:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9abdfcb0dafb027e134dbec8e23060b5d7ed7814857a155b71e84ccdbd5f7472Block Operator
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