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 713530 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 713578 epoch_slot_no: 778 block_no: 713495 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-03-08 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ff0f5540ff29138123b5e2bc5a1a298a2306d7fa00f4f78c01e9bcc64a8f65eBlock Operator
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