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 712518 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 712564 epoch_slot_no: 21364 block_no: 712484 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1280 time: 2018-03-07 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5c3f7513d010e7ee7428def0ec1df47c994e0210d42c92f11690879ec0bea37Block Operator
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