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 711316 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 711362 epoch_slot_no: 20162 block_no: 711282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1814 time: 2018-03-07 13:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd75c555e21b8360ab6e86e2333df909c8bb3d3e6edf57b0b3440b8027df55685Block Operator
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