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 711974 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 712020 epoch_slot_no: 20820 block_no: 711940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-07 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5363502686d17b890abbe6ebabd5e343604274d13fa0ce88b36fabc8e14f90aeBlock Operator
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