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 713032 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 713077 epoch_slot_no: 277 block_no: 712997 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1718 time: 2018-03-07 23:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e86d4593dc6a5c3b48257facd295fdce34a8b247cdbba4dcfbefec955cac4d6Block Operator
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