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 714285 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714333 epoch_slot_no: 1533 block_no: 714250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2018-03-08 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbf0efcda66ed13a4262c1a6892178aeec5e41b8e73d573a4b27536bf0af4552Block Operator
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