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 711145 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 711191 epoch_slot_no: 19991 block_no: 711111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2018-03-07 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84234014a95b7e50a3e5968abe178575c8c1b846f13e100cac5e57f96f8dac94Block Operator
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