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 714239 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 714287 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 714204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2626 time: 2018-03-08 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfe69b37de9a851f48dca14eacde13c6a5260f5044a946b63830b247ac42116aBlock Operator
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