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 714423 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 714471 epoch_slot_no: 1671 block_no: 714388 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3966 time: 2018-03-08 07:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x521dea0e21cad407b1c77d3cba258a42216ded2d4b385c72308cfad8bf082631Block Operator
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