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 713473 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713521 epoch_slot_no: 721 block_no: 713438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1124 time: 2018-03-08 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bda88210be4fe7b6af3494a1089dd698cf6a579d1630a8d97ee47b9d1c6e1a8Block Operator
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