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 714228 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 714276 epoch_slot_no: 1476 block_no: 714193 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1923 time: 2018-03-08 05:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8bd8e6cebe4f4d08fbe21442d3dddbf8ad4d4d1d8d7172b46b44dd5ee8910c8Block Operator
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