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 713998 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 714046 epoch_slot_no: 1246 block_no: 713963 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1726 time: 2018-03-08 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8f33d88d1c86f0a186cd2e435d7a4a4dd74c52b10ae51bfea93ec12983216ceBlock Operator
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