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 714330 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 714378 epoch_slot_no: 1578 block_no: 714295 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2900 time: 2018-03-08 06:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa32a386e364b20e3ace11fd74dd638a7abb0c055d6ba9d057a1823b6449c2f9Block Operator
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