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 711467 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 711513 epoch_slot_no: 20313 block_no: 711433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2648 time: 2018-03-07 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda1ebc34dab915deb44aa306c0b61d5befb4bdba6271e1e38df6ffbd21b78151Block Operator
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