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 713856 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 713904 epoch_slot_no: 1104 block_no: 713821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-08 03:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13977955a1e51eeacd346c0370bfea6e88403d010d6f323ce8a671ef2f606016Block Operator
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