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 714318 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 714366 epoch_slot_no: 1566 block_no: 714283 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3539 time: 2018-03-08 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4cb278db12e2a832e9c18a71da496f2da307b2db49a3e7d3ce7d183f1d674c5Block Operator
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