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 714601 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 714649 epoch_slot_no: 1849 block_no: 714566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2018-03-08 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1b685191f1232d74ac8980f33784dae8acf730de5403f5db64c6b464b37713fBlock Operator
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