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 712556 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 712602 epoch_slot_no: 21402 block_no: 712522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-03-07 20:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x318b33cae46b7025810be48764552844f00fad7457468e51fc0f430aade85958Block Operator
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