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 714071 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714119 epoch_slot_no: 1319 block_no: 714036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-08 05:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x626ddb9b077431bead992287e2643391378667c62215638837104c8ac4375d9eBlock Operator
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