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 714070 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 714118 epoch_slot_no: 1318 block_no: 714035 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1911 time: 2018-03-08 05:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad11e8ac9e51948d727bb87ddd29ecd7a5c1fd7fe1447e3d896d1e3bb1ef0cecBlock Operator
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