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 711133 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 711179 epoch_slot_no: 19979 block_no: 711099 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2003 time: 2018-03-07 12:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x910a9370954245d6c8b52cabb5a872687f2eb016186d1461e24b64d368d0b512Block Operator
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