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 713117 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713162 epoch_slot_no: 362 block_no: 713082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-07 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ec063a95eeee15c37dca9b80dc48eb137abee2fa5ba0af5c2c18f7ce654f745Block Operator
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