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 711443 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 711489 epoch_slot_no: 20289 block_no: 711409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2087 time: 2018-03-07 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x677b53d29dd655598a5ae33e0038f2304f68ab9692d900baf67d6782554df193Block Operator
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