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 713964 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714012 epoch_slot_no: 1212 block_no: 713929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-08 04:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1de0433f331e3f85a32be10e68f8f991e5ce0d6aacca23571a00db5e3a7b5b37Block Operator
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