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 711979 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 712025 epoch_slot_no: 20825 block_no: 711945 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-07 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3327df3916b9a69e01daa10e0bef5add6c934d142856e3f393b2d419b3d9862Block Operator
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