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 711381 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 711427 epoch_slot_no: 20227 block_no: 711347 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2088 time: 2018-03-07 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb5ef76d31fec11bc13399528f9c0828b35d0202edfa209482f7bf406b251644Block Operator
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