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 714401 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714449 epoch_slot_no: 1649 block_no: 714366 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-08 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd4bcfc31898b6872bde48b27adf2926424046e8a54ec38a64ad03638549193bBlock Operator
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