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 713174 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713219 epoch_slot_no: 419 block_no: 713139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1369 time: 2018-03-08 00:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3217861c466da5a7e93477fab697d0d516ed2bbefbc8eb97b560b99e5d92a7edBlock Operator
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