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 712479 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 712525 epoch_slot_no: 21325 block_no: 712445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-07 20:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbceb49e095d72a7611657eae9ebc312d8427453f47a8caeec3d80a2f83b30a4Block Operator
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