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 714408 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 714456 epoch_slot_no: 1656 block_no: 714373 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2100 time: 2018-03-08 06:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51b752d4c6ecc7eddf5be0359ff28ded6491738e3f8932758d33b5dd75b8df13Block Operator
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