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 713031 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713076 epoch_slot_no: 276 block_no: 712996 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2018-03-07 23:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e9eea8c1699555b489ab281e8f92e5b893e8bb0d9f5a7716c6793e558095fcbBlock Operator
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