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 713625 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 713673 epoch_slot_no: 873 block_no: 713590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2648 time: 2018-03-08 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x679e23a179582c30f321ef7fe32d2f7f17e47d75a6dacc23241e498c79d4884bBlock Operator
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