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 713355 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 713400 epoch_slot_no: 600 block_no: 713320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-03-08 01:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7ea9d58d28c9e788bfa8c6e3b1958ea6cfe99f35793dc05671324d801f83c6dBlock Operator
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