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 713847 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713895 epoch_slot_no: 1095 block_no: 713812 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2018-03-08 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb69c55fa4bd7d0f7d539cdaf74f62f2d44bb17299772c011c7c1082131bf177cBlock Operator
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