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 714555 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 714603 epoch_slot_no: 1803 block_no: 714520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1663 time: 2018-03-08 07:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0add44740f07b61c44d91ed3b3a1668be23c5687742557e8f7d16681c2ea9c4Block Operator
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