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 713268 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 713313 epoch_slot_no: 513 block_no: 713233 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2115 time: 2018-03-08 00:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37d9acd5e9eca4b2adbce70d80e426d3b2a1d68c7f9226c223aba845dd549e3bBlock Operator
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