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 713365 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713413 epoch_slot_no: 613 block_no: 713330 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-08 01:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c1d4d1260ebe1e269690da31fbc8a5ec0d8906c0c0fd59cc3446fb26b15ae3aBlock Operator
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