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 713981 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714029 epoch_slot_no: 1229 block_no: 713946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2018-03-08 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9162bafb46e5a0f31fd7543d0121911645e3649505cab8899b0c8decabd44f2Block Operator
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