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 714525 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714573 epoch_slot_no: 1773 block_no: 714490 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1490 time: 2018-03-08 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1d4eecfeca27492d7d7db5f4df2cb07c88aadb9bfe0a1f605cd0704ac9535f5Block Operator
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