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 713840 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713888 epoch_slot_no: 1088 block_no: 713805 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1111 time: 2018-03-08 03:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7e3d770ea07a1228b4379fb9ac78898a8d8f7a74af40698dc14264e0379b7adBlock Operator
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