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 713180 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 713225 epoch_slot_no: 425 block_no: 713145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2112 time: 2018-03-08 00:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4852273768d546c5f5d1ddc37776116498f9c7cafe6aff77ce8d123af5ab01eBlock Operator
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