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 713614 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 713662 epoch_slot_no: 862 block_no: 713579 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1722 time: 2018-03-08 02:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x640feb03747be1e19bdca4d710ce9d4cf507603400725728406224823573ce39Block Operator
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