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 711220 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 711266 epoch_slot_no: 20066 block_no: 711186 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2018-03-07 13:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb52c0dc351169acb94e7a36d7d5b24e76211ee68001fbda83ee5469a58a3e406Block Operator
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