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 712143 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 712189 epoch_slot_no: 20989 block_no: 712109 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1384 time: 2018-03-07 18:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe52f10be35780f35ae30ea927744785bcf08ba9bddab8ad532a4350a522787eeBlock Operator
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