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 713803 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 713851 epoch_slot_no: 1051 block_no: 713768 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1718 time: 2018-03-08 03:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b6047573898988f3726d324b4b47cb1a159c32ee834d8c2fafa636971626d43Block Operator
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