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 713523 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 713571 epoch_slot_no: 771 block_no: 713488 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1843 time: 2018-03-08 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ca6286a3c1b8018bc257196c4979088aa58ce4a6014e97a0517bfc3d0f6eb30Block Operator
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