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 714281 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714329 epoch_slot_no: 1529 block_no: 714246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-03-08 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2adceb1162f981014b53b6ebf682bfb0a7d74b5cd29e6f9918746339784b09e3Block Operator
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