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 713403 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713451 epoch_slot_no: 651 block_no: 713368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1197 time: 2018-03-08 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83e71d1626e32fc9746444b462b1eaf08e26e12025989b8d0d0a03c19f3ec6b3Block Operator
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