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 712488 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 712534 epoch_slot_no: 21334 block_no: 712454 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2072 time: 2018-03-07 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1aac5faa10e5e426549a17fce667716156899c74d6fd4657a7b6bf98f96960bbBlock Operator
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