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 714311 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 714359 epoch_slot_no: 1559 block_no: 714276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1730 time: 2018-03-08 06:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc437fd8dea43ca71067307e3ba4d8b828e27e2e4aec73d4e6d7cebc30392678fBlock Operator
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