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 711300 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 711346 epoch_slot_no: 20146 block_no: 711266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1826 time: 2018-03-07 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49fb4b30fc6805799347c9d19071fe1d055c6fae1d7b35f497d89826eda631f8Block Operator
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