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 712565 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 712611 epoch_slot_no: 21411 block_no: 712531 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-03-07 20:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaab0b85e07043560e8a6af5e29b57a3eb224e217de1fb7e066d887e89044cfabBlock Operator
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