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 713685 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 713733 epoch_slot_no: 933 block_no: 713650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1926 time: 2018-03-08 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x399462d0a6dc4161c61c000a0281f45b1e32488e5a7b5b5b64079cbad36d66edBlock Operator
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