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 713457 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 713505 epoch_slot_no: 705 block_no: 713422 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2018-03-08 01:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38dce8a877092ce2ceff35eb330b7ac547819b153312c34a1e2681faa826f371Block Operator
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