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 714165 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 714213 epoch_slot_no: 1413 block_no: 714130 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3701 time: 2018-03-08 05:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe198803418e437afe2e8e10ebe6e84a58b7bb96b8b19ee30c83d1887eec20993Block Operator
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