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 714450 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714498 epoch_slot_no: 1698 block_no: 714415 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1490 time: 2018-03-08 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1584b9f7b45cfe4009caf26eace18ce86377fabd458e83e9535b87e9a61dc55Block Operator
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