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 713822 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713870 epoch_slot_no: 1070 block_no: 713787 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-08 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04f5b7d1a9123a5952d147e7fd31940fb1c0fb1543e08b02e919d8913805ca55Block Operator
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